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Calgary4LIfe · 02-02-2018, 10:59 AM

I have no issues with this trade or having him in the lineup.

I think at the start of the season, he was in and out of the lineup and fairly ineffective. With regular playing time, I think it is easy to see the improvement in his overall game. The offence has been underwhelming for sure, but he has other really great attributes. He is a great skater that brings good speed and a non-stop motor, he is making some really great defensive plays, he brings a nice amount of grit to the lineup, he is a solid forechecker as well, and recently has been making better offensive plays.

I think if the Flames continue to keep him in the lineup, he will continue to improve. I think he has a fairly solid floor, and I made mention a while back that I think he should start taking some reps on the PK and develop him more in that area. Lazar can be a good contributor to this team if they continue having a bit of patience with him and investing a bit of time. He isn't hurting the team in my opinion - at least not any longer and not for a lengthy stretch of games.

If there is one guy in the lineup that I want Backlund to mentor it is this guy. He could end up being a really effective defensive player for this team, and once again, HOPEFULLY he can also start contributing as a depth scorer as well.

02-02-2018, 10:59 AM	#1025
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I have no issues with this trade or having him in the lineup. I think at the start of the season, he was in and out of the lineup and fairly ineffective. With regular playing time, I think it is easy to see the improvement in his overall game. The offence has been underwhelming for sure, but he has other really great attributes. He is a great skater that brings good speed and a non-stop motor, he is making some really great defensive plays, he brings a nice amount of grit to the lineup, he is a solid forechecker as well, and recently has been making better offensive plays. I think if the Flames continue to keep him in the lineup, he will continue to improve. I think he has a fairly solid floor, and I made mention a while back that I think he should start taking some reps on the PK and develop him more in that area. Lazar can be a good contributor to this team if they continue having a bit of patience with him and investing a bit of time. He isn't hurting the team in my opinion - at least not any longer and not for a lengthy stretch of games. If there is one guy in the lineup that I want Backlund to mentor it is this guy. He could end up being a really effective defensive player for this team, and once again, HOPEFULLY he can also start contributing as a depth scorer as well.