ayrt. I really, really like bossy!Backstrom. Obviously, it comes from him playing center and calling set plays (and making TJ take some faceoffs for him) but there's something about Nicky casually ordering men around that does it for me. In contrast, TJ seems quite easy going, so it all works out. Basically, I'd love some power exchange dynamics with these two.

They also seem pretty giddy over playing together. I mean, just look at the Tampa game & the fun Nicky and TJ were having on the bench. SO I could also see something more reckless & carefree than d/s between Backstrom & Oshie.