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Ryan McDonagh leading the way, the Rangers 18-8-4 have done without Staal since training camp, the backliner out with concussion symptoms that resurfaced over the summer.

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Vansant hit one so hard, a Gophers backliner shrieked as it caromed off her forearms.

The Seattle Times 2011

Ryan McDonagh leading the way, the Rangers 18-8-4 have done without Staal since training camp, the backliner out with concussion symptoms that resurfaced over the summer.

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To that end, general manager Joe Nieuwendyk's hands have been tied in his attempts to sign a puck-moving defenseman, a major priority given that only one backliner, Stephane Robidas, recorded more than 16 assists last season.

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In addition, the often-punishing backliner recorded 31 goals and 144 points in 266 playoff contests.

chicagotribune.com - 2010

Franson's tally came moments after Pekka Rinne robbed Blue Jackets veteran backliner Mike Commodore with a nifty glove save.

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The towering backliner was acquired last summer for times like this, to help face down elite teams in the conference such as Pittsburgh, Washington and New Jersey.

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To that end, general manager Joe Nieuwendyk's hands have been tied in his attempts to sign a puck-moving defenseman, a major priority given that only one backliner, Stephane Robidas, recorded more than 16 assists last season.

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Still, it's believed San Jose, St. Louis and Dallas have varying levels of interest in the puck-moving backliner, as do Boston and Tampa Bay.

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Blackhawks backliner Brent Seabrook was given an elbowing penalty seconds after the score but

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