If true (Francis after all), then I can breathe a sigh of relief. Was worried things were going to become difficult, and either lose him for nothing or end up trading him for a possible lower return.
A guy like Backlund helps you win. Not only does he do a great job at limiting what the other teams' best lines are able to generate, but he also allows for easier match-ups so that the first and third lines can have a better opportunity to generate offence. He also seems to make anyone he plays with better.
I will feel way better after he is signed. Definitely encouraging!
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