Backlund scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 3-2 preseason loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund also won 10 of 11 faceoffs as the Flames dominated at the dot. The 35-year-old has a goal and three helpers over four preseason outings. The captain was limited to 39 points in 82 contests in 2023-24, and he's unlikely to do much better than that while filling a middle-six role on a rebuilding team this year.