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Originally Posted by Kovaz
I'm a huge Backlund fan and I absolutely don't think we should trade him, but purely on defensive ability Bergeron is head-and-shoulders above Backlund. Backlund's more of a new-age shutdown player where it's his elite transition and cycle game that keeps opponents off the scoresheet. Purely based on own-zone play I take Bergeron every day of the week.
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Not to mention Bergeron is money in the playoffs while Backlund was imo our worst forward in the playoffs last year. His defensive play in that series was putrid.