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Originally Posted by New Era
...I think the 2nd line center role is ultimately more about Tkachuk than it is about anything. If Tkachuk gets saddled with a north-south center he’s going to top out as a 50 point player. Get him a guy that can create open ice and make some plays, and Tkachuk is going to thrive and become a big time scorer. I don’t think Backlund is a good fit there.
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I think your are badly under-selling Backlund’s offensive game. Tkachuk was on pace for 30 goals and 60 points in his 19-year-old season while playing primarily with Backlund.