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Mikael Backlund (born 17 March 1989) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). Backlund was a first round selection , 24th overall, of the Flames in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft , and made his NHL debut in 2008–09 .
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Sep 27, 2023 · Mikael Backlund signed a two-year, $9 million contract with the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, and was named captain. The contract, which begins in 2024-25, has an average annual value of $4.5 million.
1. 1. 1. 1. Backlund has above average skating ability, is strong physically and somewhat aggressive. He is also equipped with good hands and hockey sense. His technical skills along with his passes and goal scoring/release ability make him an intriguing prospect. Could, however, work on his defensive game and consistency.
Find comprehensive information on Mikael Backlund, a center for the Calgary Flames in the NHL. See his career stats, game logs, splits, awards, transactions and more.
- March 17, 1989
Sep 27, 2023 · Mikael Backlund, the longest tenured Flame, has agreed to a two-year deal and will wear the C for the first time in his career. The 34-year-old forward is the first captain of the Flames since 2020-21 and the 2023 King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner.
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Mar 25, 2023 · Hartley raved about Backlund’s defensive capabilities, but it was an offensive play that stood out as his favourite memory of the Swede. Backlund’s game-winning goal in Game 3 of a 2015 second ...
