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Old 03-09-2013, 12:13 PM   #1
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Wes Gilbertson ‏@SUNGilbertson #Flames LW Sven Baertschi just left Staples Center with his gear, will be assigned to Abbotsford later today.

Most likely Backlund will be activated off IR.
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Old 03-09-2013, 12:13 PM   #2
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Disappointing but at the same time, give the kid another year in the farm and I am sure he will do fine next year. At least now he knows what it takes.
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Rob Kerr ‏@SNRobKerr @SvenBaertschi is heading to #heat in @AHLhockey and it appears Backlund ready to go tonight vs. #Kings
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Old 03-09-2013, 12:15 PM   #4
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Backs is back!

Baertschi is playing where he should!

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Rob Kerr ‏@SNRobKerr @SvenBaertschi is heading to Heat in AHLhockey and it appears Backlund ready to go tonight vs. #Kings
Whoa! Two centers!
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Hope he dominates for a few games, proves that he is too good for that league, and comes back up with much more confidence.
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At least he will get some playing time... Disappointing but we have to be realistic that he needs some time
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Old 03-09-2013, 12:15 PM   #8
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Expect him to tear up the A.
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Old 03-09-2013, 12:17 PM   #9
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Queue the Comeau hate.

Obviously a little disappointing that Baertschi hasn't been able to hang in the big leagues, but I don't think this is a bad thing for him. Get him back into important roles on the farm, and give the heat some much needed scoring. Having our players grow in a winning environment is very important.
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Old 03-09-2013, 12:17 PM   #10
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Lets hope he gets motivated and lights up at the AHL.
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Old 03-09-2013, 12:19 PM   #11
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Hopefully he gets 20+ minutes of ice time a night.
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Old 03-09-2013, 12:20 PM   #12
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Hopefully Sven gets some good minutes down there and regain the confidence that he may (or may not) have lost.

Also, hopefully Backlund gets a fair shot to get back into the groove...but also a short leash if he doesn't. If after a couple weeks or less he's not showing the form he had in the small amount of games he did play, no matter the excuse, a guy like Sven is not held back over him.

These two players aren't mutually exclusive, I am just saying that I hope Backlund has the same measuring stick and standard as he does for Sven. Its clear from the Jones demotion that Hartley shouldn't care if Backlund's a natural center or not as to if he plays or not if he's struggling.
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Old 03-09-2013, 12:20 PM   #13
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Right move for his development
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Good move as he wasnt quite there yet at the NHL level to contribute. Needs to be playing at least 15 minutes a night. I hope to see him back up towards the end of the season
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Old 03-09-2013, 12:24 PM   #15
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I strongly believe that Backlund is a very important player for this team. Hopefully the injury didn't set him back too much.

I also believe he will follow a Brodie style emergence. ie: a bit of a leash to start, but easily proves that he deserves every minute of ice-time that he gets, with the odd hiccup.
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Old 03-09-2013, 12:25 PM   #16
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Good. This should have happened a while ago. Let him play a ton of minutes down there and find the type of style that we are all hoping he will eventually have.
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Old 03-09-2013, 12:26 PM   #17
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Beyond happy to have Backlund back.
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I'm really hoping Backlund comes back with the fire in his belly he had early season.

I think Baertschi's really being hampered by the injuries he has suffered this season. It would be tough on any player, let alone a rookie, to maintain a high level through an injury-plagued season like he has had.
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Old 03-09-2013, 12:29 PM   #19
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Hudler - Cervenka - Iginla
Tanguay - Backlund - Cammalleri
Glencross - Stajan - Stempniak
Mcgratton - Comeau - Jackman

Is my guess, want comeau back on the 4th line.
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Old 03-09-2013, 12:31 PM   #20
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Really disappointed with how he's being handled until this point but at the same time glad he's going to be getting a lot of ice time.
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