Some people under-rate Backlund around here. No question about that. I do not think I am one of them - I get what Backlund brings.
Having said that, Frost is arguably as good as Backlund right now, all things considered. Given a fresh start, and new opportunity, there is a chance he takes another step, but even if he doesn't, he will be a better C than Backlund next year.
I don't think we push Backlund down the lineup this year, but it's coming, and it's a pretty likely scenario by next year.
And that's a good thing. If Backlund is our #4 C next year, the team will have a very deep forward group.
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