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Old 07-25-2018, 10:53 AM   #1113
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Originally Posted by browna View Post
Backlund had 4 goals and 11 points in last 31 games...to be fair, his injury was suffering from “new contract safety and 6 year security-itis” as he signed right around the time he started to slump.

Completely unacceptable for a second line that needs to take pressure of the top line. And Backlunds team leading minus rating meant he wasn’t shutting down the opponents either.

We will see what pieces the Flames bring in this weekend to push Frolik and Backlund if they wish to stay in the top 6. If Peters does put lines in blenders, I’m guessing Lindholm and the guys targeting this weekend will get a shot there, along with Bennett and Janko.
Backlund's is not a top 6 role.
2/3 defensive zone starts against toughest competition.
It's not his fault the Flames had no one to take second line minutes, just like hopefully it's not Bennett's fault that the team had zero talent to play with him.
I'm much more confident in Bennett than I was a couple months ago, which may just mean more disappointment lol.
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