viper0220
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"Luckily a high shooting percentage has been floating this crew so far, but it goes without saying that this can’t continue. Not only can the Flames not hope to contend long-term if their top line keeps getting caved in, it’s also a terrible waste of the Backlund line.
Having a forward combination that can play against almost anyone and win the territorial battle is a rare gift. The payoff should be relatively easier minutes for everyone else. In theory, this should lead to better scoring ratios for other lines, particularly trios loaded up with the team’s best offensive talents. To have them fail this spectacularly at it is casting pearls before swine."
Seven game segments: Scoring is up and Backlund is...
Having a forward combination that can play against almost anyone and win the territorial battle is a rare gift. The payoff should be relatively easier minutes for everyone else. In theory, this should lead to better scoring ratios for other lines, particularly trios loaded up with the team’s best offensive talents. To have them fail this spectacularly at it is casting pearls before swine."
Seven game segments: Scoring is up and Backlund is...