Everyone keeps putting Backs on line 2... As a line 2 center Backs is ok but looses some of his effectiveness on the PK when played on the PP - just to much ice time...

Lets remember where Backs earned his stripes and the player he is! Probably one of the best 3rd line centers in the game today - when played against the other teams 1st line (checking line) he and Frolik STAND OUT! They excel both in a checking role and in capitalizing on opponents mistakes! As one of the best PK teams in the league! Couple years ago they where a PLUS on the PK!!!!

If this team is ever going to be great it needs to play players WHERE THEY BELONG AND WHERE THEY STAND OUT!!!! Like TJ on the RD Backs and Frolik are 3rd line and PK (no pp as it drains them!)

Uh....no. Backlund is the second best center on the team, and he drives play. So he starts on the second line. Its great to say play players where they belong, but that is only if those players can handle their responsibility. Backlund is the second best center, so he plays second line.