Backlund in a bitter circus

Johan Backlund was bumped out of the lineup for the Stanley Cup finals. It didn't feel that great.

"Yeah, it was a little bitter", Backlund admits.

Backlund thinks the whole goalie carousel has become "a bit comical."

"It's a bit comical. Like we saw today, too. [Boucher] gets to play as soon as he's back."

Backlund doesn't expect to get to play in the finals.

"If either Leighton or Boucher gets hurt, then I might get to play. Of course it would be a dream to play. But yeah. A lot can still happen."

Even if there doesn't seem to be much ice time planned for him and just staying in the lineup isn't easy, he likes to be around.

"It's cool to just be around for the finals. It's amazing to be here. This is like a circus here. It's cool to experience this."

Quotes from HE.