Category: Mikael Backlund
Who is each NHL team's captain? Current list for 2024-25
Buffalo SabresHere is the full list of captains for NHL teams, with Nick Foligno the latest to earn the designation.
Read moreWho is each NHL team's captain? Current list for 2024-25
Carolina HurricanesHere is the full list of captains for NHL teams, with Nick Foligno the latest to earn the designation.
Read moreWho is each NHL team's captain? Current list for 2024-25
Carolina HurricanesHere is the full list of captains for NHL teams, with Auston Matthews the latest to earn the designation.
Read moreFlames: Top 5 Captains in Calgary’s NHL History
Jim PeplinskiFollowing 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 moreReimer, Red Wings blank Flames, 5-0
DetroitIn Calgary, the Flames’ inability to maintain any consistency in any season came to fore on Saturday night. The visiting Detroit Red Wings’ James Reimer made 38 saves in a 5-0 shutout of the Falmes. “It’s nice when you contribute … Continue reading → The post Reimer, Red Wings blank Flames, 5-0 firs...
Read moreFlames hold off Golden Knights, close dads trip with another win
Golden KnightsMikael Backlund had a goal and an assist, Jacob Markstrom made 32 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 on Saturday night for their ninth victory in 13 games.
Read moreFlames’ Sharangovich Proving Doubters Wrong With Hot Streak
Noah HanifinThe Calgary Flames followed up their dismal 2022-23 season with a somewhat confusing offseason. This past summer, the team was slated to have six prominent players on expiring contracts: forwards…
Read moreMarkstrom returns from Flames in 3-1 win over Panthers
Florida Panthers’In Calgary, Mikael Backlund stripped the puck from the Florida Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk in the neutral zone and broke in for a strike to snap a 1-1 tie and help send the Flames to a 3-1 win on Monday night. … Continue reading → The post Markstrom returns from Flames in 3-1 win over Panthers first...
Read moreMacKinnon, Prosvetov key Avalanche's 3-1 win over Flames
Colorado AvalancheNathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist and Ivan Prosvetov stopped 30 shots as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 Saturday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Read moreNHL Rumors: The Calgary Flames could wait a month or two to trade Nikita Zadorov
Eric FrancisNikita Zadorov and his agent didn't do themselves any favors by the public trade demands but the Flames could wait a month or two.
Read moreWhat Your Team is Thankful For: Calgary Flames
Calgary FlamesAs Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaches, PHR will be taking a look at what teams are thankful for in 2023-24. There also might be a few things your team would like down the road. We’ll examine what’s gone well in the early going and what could improve as the season rolls on for the…
Read moreNHL Rumors: Teams calling the Calgary Flames, and Mikael Backlund wants to quiet the noise
Mikael BacklundNothing is imminent with the Flames. Will they allow teams to talk to any of the pending UFAs to increase their trade value?
Read moreCanadiens Reap Rewards from Monahan Trade as Flames Flounder
FlameThere’s a very good chance the Calgary Flames wholeheartedly regret trading Sean Monahan to the Montreal Canadiens. That’s just generally speaking, seeing as he’d be leading them in points… and…
Read moreFlames Have Paused Contract Talks With Pending UFAs
Craig ConroyThe vibes were good in Calgary. A tumultuous 2022-23 season had seemingly been cleansed from the organization with the appointments of Craig Conroy in the GM’s chair and Ryan Huska behind the bench. Players were buying in, too – with Mikael Backlund signing a three-year extension in accordance with...
Read moreWest Notes: Flames, Carlsson, Blackwell
Mikael BacklundThe Calgary Flames have their leadership group to supplement new captain Mikael Backlund for the 2023-24 season, reports Sportsnet’s Eric Francis. Defenseman Rasmus Andersson, left wing Jonathan Huberdeau, center Elias Lindholm, and defenseman Chris Tanev will rotate in and out of the two alternate...
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