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On YouTubeCalgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 9
Looking at Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund’s case for the Selke Trophy
The Calgary Flames are many things this year, and one of the most notable is that they are polarising. The fan base is decidedly divided on whether it’s time to rebuild and not just retool.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 2
Mikael Backlund and Blake Coleman have become important mentors for young Flames
Over the past many seasons, there’s been a pretty common refrain: if a player is in need of a boost or needs to learn the ropes of two-way hockey, you stick them on Mikael Backlund’s line.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 16
Flames forward Sam Honzek out week-to-week with upper-body injury
The Calgary Flames will be without the services of one of their top young players for a little while. On Saturday, forward Sam Honzek left the Flames’ game against the Winnipeg Jets following a second period collision with teammate Mikael Backlund.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 16
Flames get hard-fought point against Jets, but lose Honzek to injury
The Calgary Flames played a pretty solid 65 minutes of hockey on Saturday night, with the shootout proving to be the difference in a 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 16
Flames rookie forward Sam Honzek leaves Saturday’s game after collision with Mikael Backlund
The Calgary Flames spent much of Saturday night’s clash with the Winnipeg Jets missing one of their most effective young forwards. Rookie Sam Honzek left the game midway through the second period after an inadvertent collision with Flames teammate Mikael Backlund.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 29
Should the Rasmus Andersson Situation in Calgary Been Resolved Already?
The Calgary Flames are off to one of the worst starts in their franchise’s history. There have been trade winds surrounding this team since last season.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 6
Can the Flames’ veteran centres fend off Father Time? (Chasing 97 Points)
Friends, two things can be true at the same time. First and foremost: Mikael Backlund and Nazem Kadri are two of the most important players on the Calgary Flames roster.
Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 20
Pros and cons of the Flames extending Mikael Backlund
The Calgary Flames took care of some unexpected business, as they extended Mikael Backlund to a two-year extension, which carries an AAV of $3.25 million.
Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / September 18
Calgary Flames Re-Sign Long-Tenured Forward
The Calgary Flames have some exciting news to help kick off training camp. They have announced that Mikael Backlund signs an extension to stay on with the club.
Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / September 18
Calgary Flames Extend Mikael Backlund to 2-Year Deal
Forward Mikael Backlund, now 36 years old, has spent his entire NHL career with the Calgary Flames. Set to become a free agent on July 1, 2026, the captain had ample time to sign a new deal, but he got negotiations out of the way as soon as possible.
Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / September 17
Flames sign captain Mikael Backlund to two-year extension
The Calgary Flames have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with center and team captain Mikael Backlund, the club announced Wednesday afternoon.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 17
Flames sign captain Mikael Backlund to two year extension ($3.25 million AAV) starting in 2026-27
The Calgary Flames have locked up one of their most important players for another two seasons. On Wednesday, as training camp began, the Flames announced that they’ve signed a two year contract extension with captain Mikael Backlund.
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 / 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 / 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 / The Hockey Writers / November 2, 2024
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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