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Old 03-13-2026, 03:41 PM   #155
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Originally Posted by dissentowner View Post
Every response is exactly why this team will never win as long as it keeps the sentimental mindset instead of the what's better for the team mindset. Backlund is another Shame Doan, a guy that chooses familiarity and comfort over a desire to win. That's exactly how people remember Roan and it's how they will remember Backlund too. Is that really the attitude an example you want a captain to show young players? Is it his right, absolutely. Does it show a lack of a desire to succeed and win? Absolutely
A ridiculous take, especially after just shipping out an emotionally wrecked Weegar who had 5 years remaining. If that's how anyone chooses to remember Backlund, that's their own mental issue. If Backlund phoned in his effort every night ok sure, he has no desire to win or succeed. But that is not and has never been the case. Claiming Backlund is a bad role model for young players? This is the worst take I've seen on Backlund, ever.
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