There are not many 50+ point centres who are excellent defensively and the heart and soul of a team. He finished 34th in points among centres (I took out Draisaitl because he's a winger).
Backlund's point production is equivalent to a top-tier second line centre. Add on the defensive play and attitude and you get a very rare player.
He's going to want a 6-year deal but the 5 is more realistic. I think it'll be around a 5x5.
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