[ComixZone]

So funny seeing how easily we apparently fall into a false sense of confidence.

Prior to Monahan, we'd been clamouring for a centre that has Bennett's ability and potential for a decade+. Now that we have the first inkling of depth at the position in two decades and everyone quickly turns to "pffft, we don't need Bennett - let the kid go to Europe, screw him".

Just as quickly as we cast Bennett off into the sun, Backlund has gone from a replaceable piece to the saviour of all things - meanwhile everyone seems to just forget the long, rocky development that he had and the patience required to see him through those tough years.