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Originally Posted by Madrox
Backlund definitely gets underrated. Though I feel like there's room for more out of him offensively, he's been very consistent with his production for the last few years.
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GP Points P/G P/82
2012-13 32 16 0.50 41.00
2013-14 76 39 0.51 42.08
2014-15 52 27 0.52 42.58
2015-16 67 35 0.52 42.84
He's been on pace for basically 42 points for the last 4 seasons now. If we look at last season, 42 points would put him 112th in NHL forwards, which is firmly in the realm of second line production. Of course, he's not the only one to miss games, so a P/G comparison might be better, which drops him down to 151. Still, clearly in the top 180 NHL forwards. I don't see how anyone can argue he doesn't produce like a second liner. |
I'll admit I've been a critic of his. I can point to those stats as a player that's stagnated in his development as he's been on essentially the same point pace he set in four years ago. That said I acknowledge he's had a really good 2nd half of the season. If he can play an entire season like he's played the last few months of this season I could be a believer.