I voted a bit based on future potential but Backs could end up being a career flame with longest tenure, most GP and was drafted by the team.
That is so, so rare in todays nhl. That not only warrants a spot on Rushmore but a number retirement as well.
Sometimes these things are about more than just goals or being lucky enough to be on a stacked cup team. Backlund is a career flame, part of the community, loves this team/city, hates our rivals with a passion.
Unquestionably he should be up there. And not at number four. He should be a top 2 selection.
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