Calgary Flames News and Rumors
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.
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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.
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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
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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…
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Published: 1 year ago
Flames moving in right direction again by putting faith in Backlund
Any day now, Mikael Backlund will sign an extension with the Flames and what will follow is his unveiling as captain as it’s starting to feel like things are moving in the right direction again in Calgary.
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Published: 1 year ago
Flames’ Pelletier Injury Situation Could Lead to Kessel Signing
Calgary Flames fans were left holding their breath after Jakob Pelletier went down on the ice in pain after taking a crushing hit from Seattle Kraken forward Marian Studenic on…
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Published: 1 year ago
