Category: Jim Peplinski
Flames: Top 5 Captains in Calgary’s NHL History
Mikael BacklundFollowing the departure of Mark Giordano, the Calgary Flames went two seasons without a captain until Mikael Backlund was bestowed the honour. He has had some big shoes to fill.…
Read moreTop 50 Flames of All Time: #45 Jim Peplinski
Jim PeplinskiIn the history of most National Hockey League franchises, there are a handful of players that don’t seem particularly important outside of that market, but are crucial in terms of the culture and history of that club. For the Calgary Flames, Jim Peplinski is one such player. Peplinski was a consiste...
Read moreShould Mikael Backlund’s number be retired?
Calgary FlamesLast week, Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund hit a milestone when he played his 700th career NHL game. Since joining the organization at the 2007 NHL Draft, Backlund has become one of the Flames’ most prominent drafting and development success stories. Now one of the longest-tenured players in...
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