Its simply unfair how underrated he is in the league. I wonder whether he personally cares about it though, that many see him as "some passer" while he is WAY more than that.
Im very happy that OV decided to give the cup to him first. That was nice and very deserved.
Yup, I think Bäckström's amazing saucer passes, paired with his excellent ice vision, is what made him the elite playmaker he is. I think he's snap shot is pretty good too, but I guess you don't take too many shots playing with guys like Ovechkin.Filthy sauce!!
I remember an article maybe 1-2 years ago that compared Bäckström's production and overall performance with other players in other sports, coming to the conclusion he's been criminally under the radar during his entire career basically. Other peers in his quality range all had prizes or All-Star team selections. Not Bäckström.It's puzzling how little attention he gets when you put his stats up against his peers. Been an elite 2-way C for a decade and couldn't even get an all-star nod let alone Selke consideration.
It's puzzling how little attention he gets when you put his stats up against his peers. Been an elite 2-way C for a decade and couldn't even get an all-star nod let alone Selke consideration.
And only second to Crosby in assists per game at .73 vs. .79. (Really third to Getzlaf if you wanna nitpick by .002%)Actually leads all players since entering the league.
Just like Ovie; he barely misses a game. I think his longest time out was when Borque hit him in the head with a drive by elbow.And only second to Crosby in assists per game at .73 vs. .79. (Really third to Getzlaf if you wanna nitpick by .002%)
He actually missed half a Season because that elbow....Just like Ovie; he barely misses a game. I think his longest time out was when Borque hit him in the head with a drive by elbow.
I think he's happy that way.Unfortunately always overshadowed by Ovi, but Backstrom is a great player
I think he has atleast 800 assists in him.
No? I retract my statement. He can reach 900Is this a Sochi reference?
Because people thought Johnson was going to be the new Pronger.Makes me wonder why St. Louis took Erik Johnson first overall.
This pass is/was/always will be god tier. I can taste the f***ing sauce on it from here.Passing machine