There are different types of strength. Engelland could move bodies from in front of the net. Other guys are fighters...but I don't know if anyone simply skates as STRONG as Backlund. He wins board battles constantly. He skates through as many people while carrying the puck as he does around them. He just always seems to have great body position / leverage and is able to out-muscle when defending and when attacking. Frolik has it too...but when healthy (like the last couple seasons)...nobody on the Flames seems stronger on the puck!
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