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Originally Posted by dissentowner
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
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I'll remember Backlund as the guy who showed up to camp every year as the fittest guy, even at his age. And then drew all the toughest matchups with a lot of d-zone starts, didn't get much power play time and yet still never complains and always shows up.
He's also the best guy to put young players with as they always perform on his line (Bennetts multi goal game ie) and he's basically the type of guy any team wants as he plays the right way and represents the team the right way. Imagine if the Oilers had a guy like him to help the loser twins along.
I'll always have room for Backlund on my team!