Posts About "Mikael Backlund"
Calgary Flames' 3 Worst Contracts for 2019-20
December 20th, 2019 The Calgary Flames will be looking to retain most of their pending free agents during the offseason and they’re projected to have $19.1 million in cap space to do so. Their list of pending free agents includes TJ Brodie, Travis Hamonic, Rasmus Andersson, Oliver Kylington, Michael Stone, Michael Frolik, Andrew Mangiapane, Mark...
Backlund Propels Flames to 2-1 Victory over Ducks
October 20th, 2019 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mikael Backlund scored with 11:03 left, Cam Talbot made 29 saves and the Calgary Flames rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night. Backlund got a pass from Matthew Tkachuk on a 2-on-1 rush after a neutral zone t...
Comparing Mikael Backlund to Rest of 2007 Draft
August 22nd, 2019 Mikael Backlund is one of the most consistent two-way shutdown centres in the NHL, so how does he compare with others drafted in 2007, the year he was selected 24th overall in the first round by the Calgary Flames? Tasked with silencing the league's best forwards, Backlund has matured considerably, growing into a dependable player...
Flames' Backlund Enters His Most Important NHL Season
July 18th, 2019 It's been a gradual climb for Mikael Backlund over his 11-year career. After going 24th overall in the 2007 Entry Draft, he has steadily improved year after year and is now one of the best two-way centres in the NHL. This increase in reliability also comes with more responsibility. The past four seasons have been successful ones for...
Flames Hope to Avoid Elimination in Game 5
April 19th, 2019 DENVER — Summoning Johnny Hockey! His scoring prowess is required ASAP. After a 99-point regular season, Calgary All-Star forward Johnny Gaudreau has been held to a single assist and just 12 shots against Colorado. It is a big reason why the top-seeded...
Flames Playoff Success Rests on Home Ice Advantage
March 16th, 2019 In The Art of War, famous philosopher Sun Tzu declared that every battle is won before it is ever fought. The phrasing refers to savvy warriors choosing to engage in battle on when the situation is advantageous to them. In the context of the Stanley Cup playoffs, National Hockey League clubs rarely get to choose their battles, but often...
