Backlund is a good 2nd/3rd line tweener that can drive possession, is a strong PKer, and chips in between 0.5 & 0.6 ppg.
People seem to harp on him because he was a 1st round who was supposed to be a number 1 center but in reality he has developed into a really strong player for a guy who was taken late in the first round.
He needs to start his seasons better but overall his game really helps this team.
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