Backlund is playing great and seems to have secured his role as an above average 3rd line centre going forward. Depth at centre is very important and with Monahan, Backlund, Bennett, Stajan heading into next season we're looking just fine and with nice continuity.
There was some talk of using him as a trade chip but I think that just opens up another hole that we'd have to fill so unless he's the guy someone is demanding for an even more important player I would think we'll sit tight with Backlund.
Be nice if they would try Granlund on the wing soon because I think his future at centre in this organization is pretty cloudy with all the guys both ahead of him and behind him. If they don't see him as a winger then Granlund might be a trade chip instead.
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