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Originally Posted by Imported_Aussie
Backlund is the perfect guy to have as a 3rd line centre behind Monahan and Bennett. He can take on the tough matchups, kill penalties and chip in secondary scoring. He is a 0.50 PPG pace guy, and even though he hasn't hit 40 points yet, now that his injuries seem more behind him, he should this year.
I would even say that the Flames may have even found their 3rd line for next season - Colborne - Backlund - Frolik
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Over his time here Colborne has way too often been a passenger. For some reason he gets props for that from way too man fans. I see a winger that is overly reluctant to use his size, rarely enters the tough areas and has a Tanguay esq approach to shooting the puck.
Surely we have a similar option available for that role that we can bring up on a ELC or can snag a player for less that provides a little more to the team on a consistent basis.