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The Best and Worst of the 2013 Flames, Part II

Matchsticks and Gasoline — Last time we looked at Mikael Backlund and TJ Brodie's emergent seasons in 48-games for the 2013 Flames. Today we'll check out how some of the older players on the team contributed in positive ways. Matt Stajan Matty Franchise's 23 points was five more than he had last season in just 43 games, but Stajan was also thrust into an increased role this year, facing the third toughest quality of competition amongst Flames forwards who played 30+ games, as well as more responsibility defensively. Stajan had the toughest zone start ratio of any regular Flames forward, starting in the offensive...

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Flames' Backlund To Miss World Championships

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mikael Backlund will miss the 2013 IIHF World Ice Hockey Championships due to a right foot fracture.

April 30, 2013

Backlund made great strides this season with the Flames

Calgary Herald — For Mikael Backlund, the defining moment of the 2013 National Hockey League season came in a meaningless game against the Anaheim Ducks.

Calgary Flames April 29, 2013

Flames say Mikael Backlund has foot fracture - Mikael Backlund (C) Calgary Flames

Rotoworld — Mikael Backlund has a right foot fracture and won't play for Sweden in the world championships.

April 29, 2013

Looking Back and Playoff Picks

Matchsticks and Gasoline — (click here for last year's predictions and here for last year's recap) 1. Jarome Iginla's 30-goal streak will come to an end - and he will miss 30 even if it's pro-rated for 82 games. Pro-rated, Iggy got 26 goals. 2. Sven Baertschi, Mikael Backlund and TJ Brodie will combine for 50 points this season. 40 points, but had they all played, say, 35 games they would've got 50. 3. They will also play at least 120 games between the three of them. 99 games. At 120 games, they would've produced 49 points. 4. Miikka Kiprusoff finishes with a .921 EVSV%. Haha ooooh boy. .889 EVSV% for Kipper thi...

Calgary Flames April 29, 2013

Flames' Backlund Nets Game-Winner Sunday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mikael Backlund netted the game-winning goal in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Wild.

April 22, 2013

Flames 4, Wild 1: Minnesota loses second straight

St. Paul Pioneer Press — Calgary's Mikael Backlund scored the game-winner with 8:50 to play after the team's traded first-period goals.

Minnesota Wild April 21, 2013

Backlund Busy In Flames' Win

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mikael Backlund grabbed two assists in Friday's overtime victory against Phoenix.

April 13, 2013

Where does Mikael Backlund fit in Flames’ rebuilding plan?

Calgary Herald — In the throes of the Calgary Flames’ underwhelming season, two distinct camps have emerged. Well-established veterans who, with varying degrees of vigour, are playing out the string.

Calgary Flames April 11, 2013

Backlund Scores In Flames' Loss

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mikael Backlund scored Calgary's only goal in Friday's loss to San Jose, his second tally in four games.

April 6, 2013

Flames' Backlund Sits Friday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mikael Backlund will not play Friday against Columbus, the Flames' official site reports.

March 22, 2013

Flames' Backlund Returns Monday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mikael Backlund (foot) was minus-1 with a pair of shots on goal while skating 13:53 in his return to the lineup Monday.

March 19, 2013

Flames' Backlund (Foot) Could Play Monday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mikael Backlund (foot) could be available for Monday's game against Dallas, the Calgary Sun reports.

March 18, 2013

Backlund could return to Flames bench as soon as Monday

Flames Insider | Calgary Herald — Truth be told, Mikael Backlund felt more than a tad sorry for himself Friday night limping out of the Scotiabank Saddledome with his right foot in a walking cast. After all, the Calgary Flames centre had every reason to wallow …

Calgary Flames March 17, 2013

Backlund could return to Flames bench as soon as Monday

Calgary Herald — X-Rays showed a Kevin Klein slapper cracked a bone and caused bruising in Mikael Backlund’s right foot. The prognosis? He could return to the lineup as early as Monday in Dallas, which is a welcome development

Calgary Flames March 17, 2013

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  • The Best and Worst of the 2013 Flames, Part II
    Last time we looked at Mikael Backlund and TJ Brodie's emergent seasons in 48-games for the 2013 Flames. Today we'll check out how some of the older players on the team contributed in positive ways. Matt Stajan Matty Franchise's 23 points was five more than he had last season in just 43 games, but Stajan was also thrust into an increased role this year, facing the third toughest quality of competition amongst Flames forwards who played 30+ games, as well as more responsibility defensively. Stajan had the toughest zone start ratio of any regular Flames forward, starting in the offensive...
  • Backlund made great strides this season with the Flames
    For Mikael Backlund, the defining moment of the 2013 National Hockey League season came in a meaningless game against the Anaheim Ducks.
  • Looking Back and Playoff Picks
    (click here for last year's predictions and here for last year's recap) 1. Jarome Iginla's 30-goal streak will come to an end - and he will miss 30 even if it's pro-rated for 82 games. Pro-rated, Iggy got 26 goals. 2. Sven Baertschi, Mikael Backlund and TJ Brodie will combine for 50 points this season. 40 points, but had they all played, say, 35 games they would've got 50. 3. They will also play at least 120 games between the three of them. 99 games. At 120 games, they would've produced 49 points. 4. Miikka Kiprusoff finishes with a .921 EVSV%. Haha ooooh boy. .889 EVSV% for Kipper thi...
  • Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller, left, from Switzerland, makes a save against Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund, from Sweden, during third period NHL action in Calgary, Alberta, Friday, April 19, 2013 The Associated Press
    Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller, left, from Switzerland, makes a save against Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund, from Sweden, during third period NHL action in Calgary, Alberta, Friday, April 19, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Larry MacDougal)
  • Anaheim Ducks' Ben Lovejoy, right, briefly fights with Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund, from Sweden, during first period NHL action in Calgary, Alberta, Friday, April 19, 2013 The Associated Press
    Anaheim Ducks' Ben Lovejoy, right, briefly fights with Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund, from Sweden, during first period NHL action in Calgary, Alberta, Friday, April 19, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Larry MacDougal)
  • Calgary Flames' Ben Hanowski, center, celebrates his first NHL goal with Curtis Glencross, right, and Mikael Backlund, from Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wilde in Calgary, Alberta, Monday, April 15, 2013 The Associated Press
    Calgary Flames' Ben Hanowski, center, celebrates his first NHL goal with Curtis Glencross, right, and Mikael Backlund, from Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wilde in Calgary, Alberta, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Larry MacDougal)
  • Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund,left, and Edmonton Oilers' Sam Gagner, right, look for the lose puck during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday April 13, 2013 The Associated Press
    Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund,left, and Edmonton Oilers' Sam Gagner, right, look for the lose puck during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jason Franson)
  • Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund, right, is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin, left, during first-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, April 13, 2013 The Associated Press
    Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund, right, is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin, left, during first-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jason Franson)
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