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[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Bingo

I like Backlund in his role, but faceoffs are certainly not a strength. Additionally he gets thrown out more than most (my view) and that would put a weaker guy in the draw in his place which isn't good either.

Then there's the argument about how important face offs are.

Bottom line his xGF% splits catch all of this. If he was getting worked because of losing draws his numbers would reflect that.

This is a great observation and should be tracked. F/O percentage when you're the C even when you get thrown out.

[Kipper_3434]

Playing with Mangiapane and Coleman seems to have helped Backlunds faceoff % this year

[CsInMyBlood]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

This season. Now do career. And look at who is above him this year as far as "defensive centres". Bergeron is 62.7%. Horvat 56.7. Kopitar 57.3. ROR 55.5. Danault 53.8. etc.

Last year was actually a banner year for him at 52%. He's dropped off.

This season or last season don't count because it doesn't fit your narrative?

Yes, hes dropped off from last years 52%! That means he has been winning one less faceoff per 100 draws he takes this season.

What do you think happened to him?

That discrepancy is a hole Backlund cannot climb out of.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by CsInMyBlood

This season or last season don't count because it doesn't fit your narrative?

Yes, hes dropped off from last years 52%! That means he has been winning one less faceoff per 100 draws he takes this season.

What do you think happened to him?

That discrepancy is a hole Backlund cannot climb out of.

No, they totally count, as part of his career. And my comment was about his career, and who he stacks up with as a shutdown centre. You're the guy cherry-picking seasons.

[Wastedyouth]

Originally Posted by CsInMyBlood

This season or last season don't count because it doesn't fit your narrative?

Yes, hes dropped off from last years 52%! That means he has been winning one less faceoff per 100 draws he takes this season.

What do you think happened to him?

That discrepancy is a hole Backlund cannot climb out of.

Yeah, but its 10 every 1000 and 100 every 10,000.

So it all stacks up.