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Originally Posted by Bingo
I like Backlund in his role, but faceoffs are certainly not a strength. Additionally he gets thrown out more than most (my view) and that would put a weaker guy in the draw in his place which isn't good either.
Then there's the argument about how important face offs are.
Bottom line his xGF% splits catch all of this. If he was getting worked because of losing draws his numbers would reflect that.
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He obviously isn't getting worked. But Sutter is a guy who loves him some faceoff wins.