Might not be a popular take but I like the idea of still seeing what Zary can do at C. Backlund and Kadri are on the tail end of their careers and we have nothing close to NHL ready in the pipeline.
I do still like the idea of a bash brothers line with Pospisil in the middle of Lomberg and Klapka so wouldn't mind if they kept Backlund in the top 9 but I think it could be important, in the long-term, to continue to develop both Frost and Zary into top 9 centers.
Might not be a popular take but I like the idea of still seeing what Zary can do at C. Backlund and Kadri are on the tail end of their careers and we have nothing close to NHL ready in the pipeline.
I do still like the idea of a bash brothers line with Pospisil in the middle of Lomberg and Klapka so wouldn't mind if they kept Backlund in the top 9 but I think it could be important, in the long-term, to continue to develop both Frost and Zary into top 9 centers.
There will come a time when Backlund is shuffled down the lineup but his line has been money all season for this team. Just leave that line alone.
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There will come a time when Backlund is shuffled down the lineup but his line has been money all season for this team. Just leave that line alone.
I tend to agree but, as mentioned, I do like the idea of Zary still developing as a C and I don't know how else you do that as you don't want Frost or Zary on the 4th line.
Klapka is definitely not a gentle giant. He always hits, and sometimes takes bad penalties for being 'over-exuberant'. He is always willing to fight as well, and took boxing lessons this past off-season.
I love how much the boards move on some of his hits. It is fun just watching him. With more experience and coaching, he could really be a real unicorn here.
