Mikael Backlund
NHL Game Recap: Jets Defeat Flames 5-3, Extends Win Streak To 8
The Jets have been keeping their season-opening winning streak alive. They extended the streak to eight games straight after heading to Calgary on Saturday, October 26th, securing a 5-3 victory against the Flames. Nikolaj Ehlers, Kyle Connor, Dylan Samberg, Cole Perfetti, and Mason Appleton all scored five goals for Winnipeg. Mikael Backlund, Rasmus Andersson, and […]
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NHL Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs. Calgary Flames | 02/08/2024
The Devils lost 5-3 to the Calgary Flames on Thursday night at the Rock. They did a lot right offensively but had a hard time keeping the puck out of their net. With the loss, the Devils dropped to 25-21-3, while Calgary improved to 24-22-5. Game Recap Period One The Devils mounted a strong first […]
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Flames Defeat the Devils 5-3 for Their Third Straight Win 2/8/2024
The Calgary Flames defeated the Devils in New Jersey at The Rock on Thursday, February 8th. Jack Hughes returned after missing 11 games due to an upper-body injury he sustained on January 5th against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Flames won their third game straight with a 5-3 score. Flames lineup against the Devils: Huberdreau – […]
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Checking In with Adam Proteau of The Hockey News
Before the 2024 NHL All-Star break, I asked the great Adam Proteau of The Hockey News a few questions. Adam was kind enough to give his thoughts on surprising teams, disappointing teams, what will happen at the NHL trade deadline, and how it is going with one of the greatest things at The Hockey News […]
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Backlund’s Back, Alright!
The Calgary Flames have gotten to work with training camp and the 2023-24 preseason. At the same time, the Flames and current general manager Craig Conroy aren’t going to be looking too heavily at their contracts and salary cap situation right now. Mikael Backlund was among the few players with a contract expiring at the […]
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Mikael Backlund Captures King Clancy Trophy
Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund has won the 2023 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community. The winner is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association […]
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Bargain Bin: Flames, Jets, Blackhawks, Board Of Governors, NHL Draft
Buckle up; this one is a big bargain bin. With the NHL draft approaching fast, it will undoubtedly be one of the best draft classes of all time. Tons of talent with high ceilings available as low as the mid-to-late second round. Teams might be able to accelerate their rebuild if they draft the right […]
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Pens Defeat Flames In Shootout To Win Fourth Straight Game
The Penguins defeated the Calgary Flames last night at PPG Paints Arena for their fourth straight win. Tristian Jarry made 33 saves and got his 100th NHL win. Two minutes and nine seconds into the game, defenseman Jan Rutta gave the Penguins a 1-0 lead. Rutta would score his third goal of the season in […]
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Report: Kadri Left Money on the Table to Sign With Calgary
When free agency kicked off earlier in the summer, Nazem Kadri was one of the premier free agents available, and not many expected him to be on the market long. It was reported that Kadri was seeking a contract with a seven-year term and paying $8 to $10 million annually, being the number thrown around. […]
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Report: New Team Linked to NHL Veteran Phil Kessel
We saw the first wave of free agency explode with a handful of players changing teams, such as Johnny Gaudreau and Ondrej Palat. After the first wave came and went, the NHL was still left with a few high-end names still available. This second wave of free agency finally got underway, with Nazem Kadri signing […]
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