Re: Granlund - the next Backstrom?
Originally Posted by
jcairns
I don't have the pleasure of watching many non-Montreal/non-Canuck games, so am looking to get a read on Granlund.
Is it safe to assume he will be similar to Backstrom? OK shot totals, and heavy in the assist department? Maybe something like a 15-20 goal scorer, 60-assist guy? This is what his current stat line seems to indicate, so I am just throwing it out there based off that.
I don't like that comparison, personally. Granlund is looking great these days, but let's not get carried away. Backstrom is one of the top-3 playmakers in the NHL today, Granlund isn't going to touch Backstrom's assist, ppp or point production for a long time, if ever. Backstrom has 90+ point potential any given season and feel that's far too generous of a comparison. Granlund is a well-rounded player, but doesn't possess the superior vision or ability to slow the game down like Backstrom does.
I've seen a decent amount of Granlund, but a LOT of Backstrom. I owned him for 2 years in my keeper, along with Carlson, and so I watched a lot of Caps games. Personally, I feel that Backstrom is the most under-rated superstar in hockey.....in both fantasy and reality. The guy is a supreme talent.
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