Points aside where does Backlund stand statistically with one of those player charts? He's got to be in some elite categories with his level of play, about as solid a two way center as I can even remember. He went from getting ragdolled by Malkin and Co. to becoming one of the smartest, hardest working toughest and most effective centres around.
What's a situation he would do poorly in? A breakaway competition? Any other time I'd feel comfortable putting him out there, sure he won't dazzle with stick handling but if Johnny passed it to him the play sure as hell won't die on his stick.
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