Flames’ Playoff Hopes Rest on Backlund’s Shoulders
It’s been an up and down season for the Calgary Flames. No player on the team has embodied this inconsistency more than the team’s second-line centre, Mikael Backlund. From the…
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Flames’ Disappointing Performances Headlined by Gaudreau
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…
Calgary Flames’ 3 Worst Contracts for 2019-20
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…
Backlund Propels Flames to 2-1 Victory over Ducks
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
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…
Flames’ Backlund Enters His Most Important NHL Season
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…
Flames Hope to Avoid Elimination in Game 5
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
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…
Backlund’s Game Rounding Into Form Nicely
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…
Flames Aim to Be Bad Guests in October
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…
Flames Finally Commit to Mikael Backlund
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…
Flames Sign Backlund to Contract Extension
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…