There's no one on our team that can take over a game with production, physicality or intensity at this point. Not really fair to hold that over Backlund's head. He's one of the best options on this current team. We just might not have the best options.
I guess one could argue that Rasmus may have been a more effective on ice captain because he plays a more impactful role but he just got himself suspended for 4 games so....
I would also say that since Backlund is the best candidate to be captain, that we have an overall team construction/composition issue.
It just highlights the fact that we're not well built team.
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