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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.
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Legit 1st liners can disappear for 20 games sometimes. Most if not all NHLers are streaky. Most if not all NHLers are inconsistent.
At any rate with Bennett and Monahan we don't need Backlund to be a 2nd liner. He's a perfect fit for us as an elite 3rd liner.