Mikael Backlund was front and centre for Monday’s team photo at the Saddledome, flashing a wide grin as the shutter clicked.

“It’s another step in the right direction.” The Flames haven’t many home games since returning from the 4 Nations break - four, out of 14 games played - but even with heavy travel, and missing a ...

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, the team announced Friday. The 35-year-old ...

Hopefully, he gets himself healthy and can be back as soon as he can.” Backlund logged only five shifts — a grand total of 2:58 of ice time — before leaving Wednesday’s crucial clash ...

The Flames announced Friday, hours before a showdown with the Colorado Avalanche, that captain Mikael Backlund is out week-to ...

If Mikael Backlund isn’t available for the next stretch, how will that impact the Flames’ playoff quest, their lineup and a ...

CALGARY – Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund will be out on a week-to-week basis with an upper-body injury, the NHL team ...

Backlund (upper body) was labeled week-to-week by the Flames on Friday.

Mikael Backlund is week to week for the Flames with an upper-body injury. The forward was injured in the first period of a ...

For the better part of the last decade, Mikael Backlund has been one of the most important players for the Calgary Flames. He ...