Backlund quietly posts a goal and 2 assists putting him at 24 pts in 51 games. 14 points back from his career high.
Not all that impressive but I don't think that tells the whole story.
Backlund is starting to round out as a quality 3rd line guy that can play 2nd line minutes in a crunch. One of our best penalty killers and can contribute offensively.
If the Flames decide to keep him in the fold, I think he becomes our next Matt Stajan type.
At his price tag of 3.5M, he's cheaper than Stajan too.
Point is, I'm thinking it would be wise to keep Backs in the fold long term to be our steady, own zone Defensive center who can chip in offensively up the ice.
More valuable than a 2nd rounder if traded. I for one, earlier in the season was saying he needs to be moved, but he is really changing my opinion back to how I used to feel about him.
Great game from him last night. #unsung
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