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Gang, injuries to National Hockey League players are never good news. On Friday, the Anaheim Ducks announced that centre Leo Carlsson had to undergo surgery for a lower body injury and he’s slated to be out for 3-5 weeks.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 18

5 Flames Takes: Mikael Backlund is showing why he deserves to be on Team Sweden

It’s time to bring back an old feature here at FlamesNation: 5 Flames Takes. After digging into a main topic, Mike will weigh in on five more popular discussion topics involving the Flames and their prospects.

NHL News / The Rink / January 16

Recap: Flames defeat Blackhawks 3-1 behind Backlund’s two-point night

The Chicago Blackhawks (19-21-7) fell to the visiting Calgary Flames (20-23-4) 3-1 at the United Center on Thursday night. Mikael Backlund scored shorthanded and added an assist to lead the visitors.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 15

Early special-teams goals propel Flames past Blackhawks

Mikael Backlund scored a first-period goal that held up as the game-winner, leading the Calgary Flames to a 3-1 comeback victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / The Win Column / January 13

Midseason ranking of the Calgary Flames’ top 10 prospects

Craig Conroy has nailed multiple drafts in a row for the Calgary Flames and built up a solid prospect pool. Let’s go over the Flames’ top 10 prospects at the midpoint of the 2025–26 season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

NHL DFS Picks for January 5, 2026: Top Stacks, Best Value Plays & Goalie Targets

Happy New Year, everyone! It is Monday, January 5th, 2026. Five-game slate on tap tonight. Detroit Power Play 1 (JVR, Seider, Larkin, DeBrincat, Raymond) There are only five games tonight, and three have a 5.5 total, so goals should be at a premium tonight.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2

Flames Backlund: Frustrated Not to Make Team Sweden

Mikael Backlund has been one of the Calgary Flames’ steady hands this season. Watching him play, you don’t see the big highlight reel stuff, but you notice the little things.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 2

Rasmus Andersson made the Swedish Olympic team, Mikael Backlund snubbed

News from Tre Kronor today as current Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson has made the Swedish Olympic men’s hockey team. The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 will be held this February.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 22

Flames look to continue hot streak against rival Oilers

Mikael Backlund will look to remain hot as the Calgary Flames travel to Edmonton for the first of a home-and-home against the Oilers on Tuesday night. Backlund has four goals and an assist over his last two games for the Flames, who have won back-to-back and three of four.

Calgary 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 / 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.

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 / 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.