I know that we all like our own players and leaders, but at 37 and without a real playoff success record, I don't think he gets a 1st. I don't recall Backlund or really any of our current guys having elevated their play in the POs other than Kadri (and not for us). If the market is slim pickings, it may not matter, but i don't see 37 yr old rental Backlund being a premium asset despite playing the premium position.
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