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CsInMyBlood · 01-28-2021, 11:37 AM

First off, glad Mangiapaine slots back in with Backlund. That's been the first time I'm wondering what the hell Ward was thinking. You saddle Backlund with Sam Bennett and Milan Lucic and still try to play the Backlund line against the top line in a shutdown role? Like what a nightmare. Its obvious the Lindholm line has to match against the top lines of other teams if this is how you're slotting Backlund. Bennett needs to be sheltered.

Love that Rittich is getting the start. He is going to play a big role for the Flames to make the playoffs this year. I know many dont have faith in him anymore, but I believe the backup position is perfect for him and he will be looked upon as a valuable player. Markstrom cannot play every game in this hectic shortened season.

01-28-2021, 11:37 AM	#67
CsInMyBlood Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: F* me. We're so fing good, you check the fing standings? Lets fing go! F**ing practice! Exp:	First off, glad Mangiapaine slots back in with Backlund. That's been the first time I'm wondering what the hell Ward was thinking. You saddle Backlund with Sam Bennett and Milan Lucic and still try to play the Backlund line against the top line in a shutdown role? Like what a nightmare. Its obvious the Lindholm line has to match against the top lines of other teams if this is how you're slotting Backlund. Bennett needs to be sheltered. Love that Rittich is getting the start. He is going to play a big role for the Flames to make the playoffs this year. I know many dont have faith in him anymore, but I believe the backup position is perfect for him and he will be looked upon as a valuable player. Markstrom cannot play every game in this hectic shortened season. __________________ Backlund for Selke 2017 2018 Oilers suck.