Line Change: Comeau Backlund Stempniak dailyfaceoff.com Sun 11/27/11 12:56 AM
Backlund moves down to the third line after playing primarily on the top unit. The sophomore has been a dud so far with no points through seven games.
Line Change: This morning on Twitter Mikael Backlund confirmed he w... dailyfaceoff.com Thu 11/10/11 2:56 PM
Backlund is expected to pivot the top line of Alex Tanguay and Jarome Iginla. Look for him to improve on his previous career highs of 10 goals and 25 points.
Injury: C Backlund practising with team for first time. dailyfaceoff.com Mon 11/7/11 2:56 PM
Backlund had been previously skating on his own. When he returns he very well could be handed the number one center role.
Injury: He's not too far off, likely the next week or two is the th... dailyfaceoff.com Mon 11/7/11 12:56 AM
Backlund was the team's top center during the preseason but is still awaiting his 2011-2012 debut. He scored 10 goals and 25 points over 73 games last season -- totals he probably would have improved upon over a full season. Look for him to get another look on the top line.
Injury: #Flames Mikael Backlund (finger) shooting pucks prior to te... dailyfaceoff.com Mon 10/31/11 2:56 PM
Backlund was the team's top center during the preseason but is still awaiting his 2011-2012 debut. He scored 10 goals and 25 points over 73 games last season -- totals he probably would have improved upon over a full season.