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Originally Posted by CGY12
Number 1 centres are supposed to be the ones who drive the play for the wingers. Guys like Gaudreau, Kane, Kucherov, etc, are pretty rare in terms of being so good that they can control the game from the wing. I like Lindholm, very good player, but we aren't winning a cup with him as our #1. He is a great 2nd line centre. Problem with the Flames is they have 2 great 2nd line centres and a great 3rd line centre, but to be a legit cup contender you need that #1, not only in terms of production but in terms of the skill set required to dictate pace and zone entry when on the ice.
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technically three good 2nd line centers
Backlund has been a beast (outside of tonight)