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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
If you look at the awards, there's pretty even recognition between east/west players
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I was specifically referring to Backlund's recognition in the east. Toews, Kopitar and Kessler have had playoff runs that help establish and cement their names in the east and across the league. I don't think Backlund is well known across the league. When Brouwer joined the Flames, he remarked at how he didn't know much about Backlund until now. I suspect that is a common sentiment