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Originally Posted by bubbsy
So i don't know what we mean by "elite" but the term that was used in the previous post was top line center. If a top line center has great possession/checking stats (zone starts, quality of competition) etc, but doesn't have top line production, i think that most fans would deem him a weak top line center, but a perfect 3rd line center. I absolutely agree that backlund is a top 3rd line center in the league ("elite" 3rd line center).
I guess what i'm saying is an elite 3rd line center doesn't mean he tranlsates well to a 1st line center.
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Do 2nd line Centers not exist in your world?
Backlund is the undisputed best 3rd line Center in the league if that's what you want to label him as.