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Originally Posted by cheevers
What is the logic in considering Backlund as part of the core, a 2nd or 3rd line centre, but not Brodie or Hamilton, who were number 2/3 defensemen?
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I always saw Backs as part of the core because he was drafted and then developed by the team to be a selke candidate. Now he is expendable because of his age.
Should add that I myself considered Brodie the core as well. Hamilton wasn't here long enough to set some roots on the team. Had he stayed he'd absolutely be the core now.