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Old 01-06-2021, 11:21 AM   #17
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The only thing that will make Backlund expansion-expendable is the emergence of one of the younger forwards: Mangiapane, Bennett, or Dube. The Flames are already protecting Lindholm, so whether or not he supplants Backlund really has no bearing on Backlund's protection status—a big move is required from one of the other three.

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Well in theory, Lindholm is a strong 2-way forward, so if he can play Backlund's tough minutes, we can protect Dube, Bennett or Mangiapane instead of Backlund.
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