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On YouTubeCalgary Flames News / NHL Rumors / August 30
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames – Connor Zary, Mikael Backlund, and Rasmus Andersson
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman, when asked about the status of Calgary Flames’ unsigned RFA forward Connor Zary. Bukauskas: “Quickly, do you have a read on another RFA out there, and Connor Zary and the Flames, and what the sticking point may be there?” Friedman: “I have just heard that the two sides just have been apart.
Calgary Flames News / Breakaway on SI / August 28
Flames Star Defenseman Definitely Getting Traded
The Calgary Flames have been relatively quiet this offseason after coming up just short of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024-25. The noise around the Flames may soon hit new levels, however, as trade rumors around a key defenseman continue to swirl.
Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / August 27
Report: Flames’ Backlund says ‘it’s obvious’ teammate Andersson will be traded
Trade rumors have been swirling all summer long around Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson, to the point that even his captain has taken notice.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 27
Flames seem set to trade Rasmus Andersson, per teammate
The trade rumors surrounding Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson are reaching a peak as the 2025-26 season rolls around. Flames centerman Mikael Backlund said that Andersson seems to be clearly headed for a change of teams during the NHL’s European Media Tour, as captured by Micahel Russo of The Athletic.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / August 24
Mikael Backlund wants to be a lifetime Calgary Flame: Friedman
The National Hockey League recently held their annual European Player Media Tour in scenic Milan, Italy – coincidentally the host of the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics.
Calgary Flames News / House of Hockey / July 21
Analysts Call on Calgary Flames to Trade Longtime Player Imminently
Mikael Backlund is the longest tenured member of the Calgary Flames, but now, the team have been urged to trade him late in his career. The Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / July 21
Flames Need to Trade Mikael Backlund This Season
Mikael Backlund wasn’t bad enough to the point of sitting as a healthy scratch last season, but he wasn’t as far off as you may think. Though things with
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 17
Top 20 draft picks in Flames history: #9 – Mikael Backlund
The 10th-best draft selection in Calgary Flames franchise history, Matthew Tkachuk, was here for a good time, but not a long time, as the kids say. The ninth-best selection on our list is the personification of a long-time Flame.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 3
Flames captain Mikael Backlund received Selke Trophy votes in 2024-25
On Monday, the National Hockey League revealed its first award winners of the 2024-25 campaign, unveiling the player that won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy and the Frank Selke Trophy.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 23
IIHF World Championship quarterfinal recap: Canada upset, Andersson and Backlund are only flames remaining
With the round-robin complete and players fresh off a day’s rest, it was time for the top four teams in each division to face off in the quarterfinals of the 2025 IIHF men’s World Championship.
Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
Flames News & Rumors: Marner, Klapka, Backlund & More
In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, the Flames are rumoured to be targeting a big free agent this offseason, and Mitch Marner may be the guy.
NHL News / Flamesnation / May 17
IIHF World Championship Day 8 recap: Backlund returns, Lindholm nets hat triick as Sweden stays perfect
Only two Calgary Flames players hit the ice on Day 8 of the IIHF World Championship, which featured four games. Here’s a full recap of the action. Austria came out flying, with Detroit Red Wings forward Marco Kasper opening the scoring just 39 seconds into the game.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 2
Mikael Backlund remained the Flames’ two-way ace in 2024-25
The 2024-25 season was Mikael Backlund’s 14th full season with the Calgary Flames, and 17th season with the Flames overall. Backlund entered the season as the Flames’ captain and their oldest player – he’s a year and a half older than Nazem Kadri, the next-oldest Flame.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 22
Flames captain Mikael Backlund will represent Sweden at IIHF World Championship
The Calgary Flames will have another player representing them at the IIHF World Championship next month in Sweden and Denmark. During Saturday’s exit interviews, Flames captain Mikael Backlund indicated he had “some good conversations” with Team Sweden but hadn’t made a decision yet.
Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19
End-of-year updates for Calgary Flames
Despite not making the postseason, the Calgary Flames had a promising year.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 13
Five Flames Takes: Backlund, Sharangovich surging in critical games during playoff push
Welcome back to one of our newest features here at FlamesNation: Five Flames Takes. After digging into a main topic, Mike will weigh in on five more popular discussion topics involving the Flames and their prospects. Mikael Backlund is finally finding his groove when the Calgary Flames need him the most.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 31
Flames and captain Mikael Backlund focused on Avalanche following 'frustrating' overtime loss to Oilers
The Calgary Flames sit in a spot where every point matters. And while securing one point in their final matchup of the season with the Edmonton OIlers is good, coming out with two points was ideal, as their chase for the playoffs continues.
Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 28
Flames News & Rumors: Zary, Farabee, Backlund & More
In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, we’re waiting for updates after Connor Zary appeared to have suffered another serious knee injury versus the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.
Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / March 27
Flames captain Mikael Backlund to return following six-game injury absence
Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund will make his return to the lineup Thursday versus the Dallas Stars after missing the past six games due to an upper-body injury, per Sportsnet 960’s Pat Steinberg.
Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 18
Flames News & Rumours: Wolf, Backlund, Pospisil & More
In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Dustin Wolf was pulled for the first time this season in an ugly 6-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night.
Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14
Flames captain out week-to-week with upper-body injury
Flames captain Mikael Backlund suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday’s shootout loss to the Canucks.
Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / March 14
Flames’ Mikael Backlund week-to-week with lower-body injury
The Calgary Flames announced Friday that captain Mikael Backlund will be sidelined on a week-to-week basis after suffering a lower-body injury. Facing the Pacific Division rival Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, Backlund exited midway through the first period and did not return after sustaining the injury.
Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / November 2
Flames’ Captain Mikael Backlund Appears in 1,000th Career Game
Long-time Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund reached a significant milestone on Friday night (Nov. 1) against the New Jersey Devils, suiting up for his 1000th career NHL game.
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