It can't be understated how good Backlund has been lately and how important his play is for the fortunes of this team.
The guy is a career plus 8 to 10ish guy. This year? Plus 30. How is that? Does Peters deploy a bit differently? How can a guy who does that much heavy lifting, be plus 30?
He has garnered Selke votes in previous years. How about this year? Lindholm seems to be getting the Selke attention this year, and rightfully so, but Backlund and his plus 30 is leading the way for me.
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