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Backlund will play tonight. #Flames
Backlund sat out the Flames last game, he will likely replace Roman Cervenka.
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Mikael Backlund
Age: 37Position: C
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50%
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22%
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Goals
43%
Assists
32%
Power-Play
20%
SOG
77%
Plus/Minus
43%
Hits
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Sounds like Mikael Backlund will miss tonight's game in Columbus with Roman Cervenka coming back in. #Flames
Backlund has been dealing with a foot injury, no word if that is what is keeping him out of the lineup. Backlund has seven points in 14 games this season, he has had a hard time staying healthy.
Mikael Backlund with cracked bone..not playing for. #Flames vs #Stars Cervenka looks to be in.
Backlund won't miss a lot of time, but it appears as if he will be out tonight. Make sure to get him out of your lineup. He has seven points in 12 games this season.
#Flames C Mikael Backlund (foot) -- "bone bruise associated with a crack" -- could play tomorrow. Day to day.
Backlund has been banged up all season. He has only appeared in 12 games this season but has been effective scoring seven points.
Mikael Backlund reportedly left the rink Friday night after the game on crutches with his right ankle in walking boot.
No word yet on the extent of the injury, but should have an update Saturday. Friday night was his 4th game back after missing 14 games with an MCL sprain.
#Flames centre Mikael Backlund, who has been placed on injured reserve with an MCL sprain. He's out 4 to 6 weeks.
Backlund had 3 G and 1 A to go with a -1 in 8 games this season. He will likely miss the rest of the fantasy year so if you have him he is not worth keeping. Ben Street has been recalled from the AHL to replace Backlund.
I was wondering if Backlund might get back on the ice today, and there he is. Taking part in full practice. #Flames
Backlund is not expected to play again this season. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.
Backlund was out doing some high paced drills before the rest of the team got on the ice. #Flames
Backlund is not expected to play again this season. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.
Good to see Backlund skating this morning, taking some shots with Sarich before the rest of the crew gets out there.
Backlund is not expected to play again this season. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.
Sounds like CGY C Mikael Backlund (upper body injury suffered Sat vs. VAN) will be out at least a month, but should get official word today.
Backlund was recently skating on the second line due to the Blair Jones injury. The Flames are now down two of their top four centermen. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.
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#Flames tweaks -- Backlund with Cammalleri and Comeau; Horak with Bouma and Kolanos.
Backlund will start tonight's game on a scoring line. He has four goals and 11 points in 40 games.
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Comeau-Backlund-Bouma
Backlund moves off the top line. He has four goals and 10 points through 36 games this season.
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Comeau Backlund Stempniak
With Rene Bourque suspended, Backlund moves up to the second line. The sophomore continues to struggle offensively with three goals and five points over 26 games.
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Backlund with Jackman &Byron
Backlund moves back to a checking line after coach Brent Sutter was looking for more size down the middle. He has three goals and five points through 25 games.
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Tanguay backlund Iginla
Backlund has only two goals and three points on the season but could get a boost from his new linemates.
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Backlund returns to lineup..Brent Sutter says "Back needs to compete harder." Sutter adds he needs to show more emotion.
Look for Backlund to return to the lineup and center the third line. The Vasteras, Sweden native has disappointed thus far with only two goals and three points over 17 games.
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Listening to Brent re: Backlund sitting, he talks about compete level and intensity. He'd know better than us. #Flames
Backlund will take a seat on the bench tonight. He only has two goals and an assist through 17 games -- production that the Flames did not expect.
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Comeau Backlund Stempniak
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.
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This morning on Twitter Mikael Backlund confirmed he will indeed return to the line-up tomorrow night versus the Chicago Blackhawks. Backlund has been out since the start of the season with a broken finger, but is apparently 100% after six weeks of rest and two surgeries on the injured digit.
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.
C Backlund practising with team for first time.
Backlund had been previously skating on his own. When he returns he very well could be handed the number one center role.