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Originally Posted by d_phaneuf
Defense is top 3 at worst of the top 4 stay healthy yes but center?
Don't think the center depth would be considered top level in the league, if Bennett takes a big leap than yes but that's a big if
Even just the Pacific, all the other playoff possible contenders are probably stronger down the middle
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Well Monahan was just ranked in the top 20 centers in the league and Backlund is as good of a number 2 centre as any not named Malkin. Yes Bennett needs a large step forward but with his and Jankowski's potential I do believe the Flames are deep at centre. You also have Stajan and Lazar who can step in if needed.
I am guilty of being a big believer that Bennett will break out soon and if Backlund becomes the number 3 centre on this team in the next 1-2 years it will be hard to argue Calgary is not one of the deepest teams up the middle.