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Originally Posted by djsFlames
And give the Flames two elite pairings which is a lot harder to shut down than one. Could even shelter Johnny to feast the opposition. You can build around that structure for a number of years.
Backlund isn't the most ideal 2nd line C due to the lack of finish but as a 3C he would win his matchups and not have to worry about producing like a top 6 center.
It's really the quickest and most effective 'fix' that could be made to the problems up front. I'd draw up a competitive offer in the 9-10M range and just see where the chips falls.
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Tkachuk - Tavares - ________
Gaudreau - Monahan - ________
________ - Backlund - ________
Basically running two legit #1 lines and then you have a very strong two way 3rd line center to anchor line 3.
Shouldn't be hard to fill in the blanks there and have an elite top 9.
Now just need to hypnotize JT and make him sign here.