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Originally Posted by AC
How has Backlund projected since being moved to the wing? Feels like a lot better offensively.
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I would hope so considering he's playing with gaudreau and Monahan instead of tkachuk and God knows who else.
I thought he looked his best last night with Bennett and Ryan once that line got put together. Ultimately I'd like to see Mangiapane/lucic - backlund - Ryan because I liked dube with gaudreau and Monahan a lot more.
If the flamea move Bennett for a top 6 forward I think Dube - backlund - Ryan would look great as well for a 3rd line. Speedy, some puck skills, some 3 some 3 some pressure and faceoffs.
I'd put them out there for every d zone draw.
Still a critical piece missing in that top 6.