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Originally Posted by ricardodw
Totally agree that Backlund was a top-6 forward from 2012-2017... basically right up to the time he was extended for 6 years.
If he plays at the level he did in the last 33 games (post all star game) he will take over the Stajan role on the 4th line.
After all star game
Backlund 33 games 5 goals 14 pts -15 18:41 / game
Stajan 29 games 3 goals 10 pts +7 10:49 toi
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His counting stats actually improved through the season iirc.
You do realize that Backlund was facing the likes of Kopitar, Getzlaf, Sedins, McDavid right? And starting lots in his own end.
Stajan got spot 4th line sheltered duty.