Backlund

Brett Sutter, who finished the season in Calgary, managed eight points in the series, while 2007 first-round draft choice Mikael Backlund collected one goal and five assists. —

Calgary Flames Team Report 2010

The first Swede signed was goalie Johan Backlund by the Philadelphia Flyers.

Is John Tavares still the NHL's consensus No. 1 pick? 2009

When Backlund arrived with the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL from Vasteras IK in Sweden, he posted 30 points in his first and only 28 regular-season games at that level.

Higgins Hockey Fantasy Index 2010–2011 Rob Higgins 2010

Backlund wore No. 60, the first time anyone has worn that number for the Flames in a regular-season game.

USATODAY.com 2008

In the 8 games in which Backlund registered a point in 2009–10, the Calgary Flames were 6–2.

Higgins Hockey Fantasy Index 2010–2011 Rob Higgins 2010

One of the bright spots for the club in 2009–10—one of the few, that is—was young Swedish pivot Mikael Backlund.

Higgins Hockey Fantasy Index 2010–2011 Rob Higgins 2010

Guys like Mark Starr and Jimmy Backlund taught me a lot, and they deserved a bigger profile.

Cross Rhodes Dustin Rhodes 2010

Swedish junior star Mikael Backlund made his NHL debut for the Flames.

USATODAY.com 2008

The Flames probably hope that prospect Mikael Backlund, signed this spring, will help make up for the scoring lost when Kristian

Rating the NHL's free-agent season 2008

In just over 10 minutes of ice time, Backlund had a shot on goal.

USATODAY.com 2008