GAMEDAY: Flames look to bounce back in Detroit against Red Wings

Calgary Flames (12-7-3) at Detroit Red Wings (9-10-2) When: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. MT, Little Caesars Arena TV: Sportsnet 360 Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan Odds: Flames -102, Red Wings -118 The buzz The Flames took way too many penalties in Monday night

Published: 2 weeks ago

Flames fans react to Mikael Backlund being named captain

The Calgary Flames have a new captain, and his name is Mikael Backlund. The 21st captain in Flames history, Backlund will be the first to wear the C since Mark Giordano left Calgary two years ago. “Mikael Backlund is our captain. He has been our

Published: 1 year ago

‘The fit is perfect’: Why Backlund will make a great Flames captain

Eric Francis and Ryan Leslie discuss the Calgary Flames extending forward Mikael Backlund and appointing him as the team’s 21st captain, and the unfortunate medical emergency that Flames assistant GM Chris Snow suffered.

Published: 1 year ago

Backlund gets 2-yr. extension, Flames' captaincy

Calgary signed Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension worth $9 million and also named him the 21st captain in franchise history.

Published: 1 year ago

New Flames captain Backlund has one goal: ‘Bring the Cup back to Calgary’

Calgary Flames’ newest captain Mikael Backlund mentions the impact Chris Snow has had on his career and discusses how special it is for him to be named as the captain and sign a two-year extension.

Published: 1 year ago

Winnipeg Jets Injury Notes: Ehlers, Capobianco, Barlow

Unable to play in either contest against the Edmonton Oilers earlier in the week, Nikolaj Ehlers appears to be out even longer. Still dealing with the lingering effects of neck spasms, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press reports that Ehlers will mis

Published: 1 year ago

Flames News & Rumors: Backlund, Pelletier & Wolf

In this latest edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, the Flames have signed Mikael Backlund to a contract extension and named him captain. Meanwhile, the Flames have provided an…

Published: 1 year ago

Flames sign Mikael Backlund to 2-year extension, name him captain

The Calgary Flames have signed centre Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension and named him the 21st captain in franchise history.

Published: 1 year ago

Flames, Mikael Backlund agree to 2-year extension: Why did he decide to stay?

The Calgary Flames and Mikael Backlund agreed to a two-year extension, the team announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know: The deal carries an average annual value of around $4.5 million, per reports. In 82 game with the Flames last season

Published: 1 year ago

Bleacher Report mistakenly puts Calgary skyline in Lillard trade pic

Could the Milwaukee Bucks be headed to Calgary? That was the joke several fans had after a Bleacher Report graphic was posted to X featuring Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and recently acquired Damian Lillard posing together for a picture.

Published: 1 year ago

The Calgary Flames have re-signed and named Mikael Backlund as their newest captain

One of the most anticipated announcements with the power to send ripples of excitement through the Calgary Flames’ fan base has finally arrived. The Calgary Flames have named its newest captain: Mikael Backlund. The Flames have played the past two

Published: 1 year ago

Watch Live: Flames GM Craig Conroy, new captain Mikael Backlund speak to media

After coming to terms on a two-year extension, Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy and newly named captain Mikael Backlund will speak to the media.

Published: 1 year ago

Calgary Flames announce Mikael Backlund extension and name him captain

The Calgary Flames’ longest-tenured current player will remain with the franchise for awhile yet. The club officially announced on Wednesday afternoon a two-year contract extension for forward Mikael Backlund, spanning the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seaso

Published: 1 year ago