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Originally Posted by CroFlames
It kind of does matter. If he disappears for 20 games at a time during critical times of the season, he can't really be called a 2nd liner.
Just make peace with the fact that he's a 3rd line center, and can play hockey the right way.
If the Flames can solidify their top 6, he's a fantastic complementary piece; the kind of piece you need to win championships.
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I see what you are saying but most of what separates 1st liners from 2nd and 3rd liners is consistency. If Backlund didn't disappear like he does, he would be a 1st line center. Pretty much all middle 6 players suffer from these issues to a certain extent.