Posts About "Mikael Backlund"
Flames' Disappointing Performances Headlined by Gaudreau
January 23rd, 2020 The Calgary Flames head into the NHL All Star break in a four-way tie for second place in the Pacific Division standings with 57 points, just one point back of the first-place Vancouver Canucks. Despite being in the midst of a very tight Western Conference playoff race, the Flames are just one year removed from leading the Pacific...
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...
Backlund's Game Rounding Into Form Nicely
January 11th, 2019 The Calgary Flames have enjoyed the luxury of having major offensive weapons to rely on during what's been an outstanding 2018-19 campaign so far. The bad news for the rest of their Western Conference counterparts is that one of their understated depth scorers, Mikael Backlund, is starting to contribute more consistently. Backlund hit...
Flames Aim to Be Bad Guests in October
October 10th, 2018 The Calgary Flames made a lot of changes to their club over the summer. They have a new coach and roughly half their roster is players either brand-new to their club or the National Hockey League. Getting the team to gel on the ice and bond off the ice is crucial to getting off to a strong start to the season. Luckily for the...
Flames Finally Commit to Mikael Backlund
February 17th, 2018 It's often said that good things come to those who are willing to wait for them. It's almost fitting, then, that the Calgary Flames and Mikael Backlund both remained patient and ended up getting what they ultimately wanted: a long term commitment. The Flames and Backlund have inked a six year contract extension worth an average...
Flames Sign Backlund to Contract Extension
February 16th, 2018 It looks as though Mikael Backlund will remain in red for another six years as the Calgary Flames announced on Friday that they have signed the center to a six-year extension. The deal is reportedly worth $32.1 million, which would mean an annual cap hit of $5.35 million. The Flames lock up the center, who was in the final year of a...
Matthew Tkachuk Is An Elite Agitator
February 13th, 2018 Since he made his National Hockey League debut in the fall of 2016, Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk has burnt an indelible image in the memories of players throughout the league. That image isn't a goal celebration or a glare after battles in the trenches – it's a devilish, mischievous smirk, often punctuated by a dangling...
Flames Need Mikael Backlund
January 27th, 2018 From a contract management standpoint, the Calgary Flames are sitting pretty this year. Having already gone through some protracted contract negotiations in recent summers with Sean Monahan, Johnny Gaudreau and Sam Bennett, and having signed long-term deals for Dougie Hamilton, Mark Giordano and T.J. Brodie, the Flames have no big...
