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Originally Posted by Bingo
I do think the Backlund (lesser effect) Frolik has to be taken into account, much like the Giordano effect has been interesting between Brodie and now Hamilton.
Insert game changer ... success. Remove game changer ... mediocrity.
Backlund got Colborne a contract, Bennett most of an 18 goal rookie season, and now he's been x% of the reason Tkachuk has had such a great rookie season.
I think Tkachuk is great, but I wonder how he would fare if they flipped he and Gaudreau on the top lines.
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I understand Backlund has a great affect on players but there's a reason why he's having a career year. Tkachuk is the perfect linemate for him