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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Backlund doesn't have nearly the shot that Monahan does, especially on a bang-bang play. I think he'd be a far less effective option offensively paired with Gaudreau.
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But Neal and Lindholm both have that release.
Backlund's offense is rarely on display due to having to carry the entire forward core defensively, but when playing with other defensive stalwarts internationally, he showed some flash.
A Tkachuk - Monahan - Frolik second line would see about half of the defensive zone starts it does now (split with the first line), and I think we would see more from Backlund than you think.