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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Lucic's playing style still doesn't really mesh with Backlund's at all and I think it's resulting in #17's massive increase of awful giveaways. I think Backlund's line has been operating at an okay level in spite of Lucic, honestly. It's not an optimal arrangement for either player.
Backlund is very skilled and his combination with Tkachuk has long been among the league's elite. Lucic is a workmanlike, north-south player who's at his best with centres like Ryan and Bennett. Lucic and Backlund attempting to break out of the defensive zone in tandem is a recipe for disaster... they don't play the game in sync, IMO.
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OK, let's not bring out the B-word. There's an all encompassing mega thread for that. Looch and everyone was miserable last night. At least that line scored and broke Smith's goose egg in the third. Special Needs 2 actually did his usual stupid penalty - again. Not surprised he and everyone was as usual last night. At least the Flames weren't as bad as the Phillies were against the Rangers! Tre needs to get off his high horse and get his arse moving before the trade deadline. This team ain't goin' nowhere just yet, even with the best coach and the best goalie cuz they killin'em!