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With new Flames deal in hand, Mikael Backlund has Jarome Iginla's games played record in sight After signing a contract extension, the Flames captain is now set up to claim a franchise record many thought would never be broken.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Flames sign captain Mikael Backlund to two-year contract extension CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed captain Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Three takeaways as Calgary Flames sign captain Mikael Backlund to two-year extension The Flames announced Wednesday that Mikael Backlund has inked a two-year extension. He should now be wearing the Flaming C until he is 39.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Lands two-year extension Backlund signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract extension with the Flames on Wednesday.

Impact Backlund was slated to enter the final year of his contract this season, but his new agreement with the team will keep him under contract with Calgary through the 2027-28 campaign. The 36-year-old made 76 regular-season appearances for the Flames last year, racking up 15 goals, 17 assists, 51 blocked shots, 41 hits and 32 PIM while averaging 18:44 of ice time.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Parekh buries it home in debut | NHL.com Mikael Backlund rips a shot from the point and Zayne Parekh gets his stick on it, redirecting it upstairs, scoring his first career goal in...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • NHL.COM

Flames' "obvious" Rasmus Andersson trade has these rival teams thrilled Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund confirmed that the NHL rumor mill has churned out something factual, telling reporters at the Europea...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • PUCKPROSE.COM

NHL News: Flames captain Mikael Backlund makes surprising admission about possible trade of Rasmus Andersson The future of Rasmus Andersson with the Calgary Flames remains filled with uncertainty, and the team captain has delivered a strong and blun...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Flames Captain Confirms Rasmus Andersson's Time in Calgary Is Coming to an End Flames captain Mikael Backlund made it clear that Rasmus Andersson is "getting traded" out of Calgary.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Flames captain confirms a trade is going to happen. Flames captain Mikael Backlund says it's "obvious" that a trade is coming.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Mikael Backlund Reveals Teammate is Getting Traded Calgary Flames Captain Mikael Backlund accidentally reveals details about Rasmus Andersson's trade during an NHL Media Tour interview, raisi...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Calgary Flames teammates Andersson, Backlund swap letters with Team Sweden Rasmus Andersson will captain Sweden at the world championship tournament, with his close friend Mikael Backlund as one of his alternates.

MAY 9, 2025 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund to skate for Swedes at world championship Mikael Backlund won a gold medal at worlds in 2018. Can he repeat that feat this spring?

APRIL 23, 2025 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

One of each Thursday Backlund scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Backlund's pair of points came in the third period. He set up a Zayne Parekh tally at 8:24 of the frame, then scored just over three minutes later. Backlund perhaps headed off some age-related concerns with eight goals over the last seven games of the season. Still, he had just 15 goals, 32 points and 175 shots over 76 outings this year. The Swedish center will be in a contract year in 2025-26.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nazem Kadri, Flames topple playoff-bound Kings Nazem Kadri scored twice as the visiting Calgary Flames topped the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 on Thursday in the last game of the NHL’s regular s...

APRIL 18, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Parekh, Morton score in NHL debuts, and the Flames beat the playoff-bound Kings 5-1

Sam Morton and Zayne Parekh scored in their NHL debuts, Nazem Kadri had two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Kings 5-1

APRIL 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Lights lamp Tuesday Backlund scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Backlund's tally at 1:04 of the third period tied the game at 3-3. The center has three goals and two assists during his four-game point streak. For the season, he's at 14 goals, 30 points, 172 shots on net, 51 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 75 appearances in a middle-six role.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Frost helps Calgary beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 on a disappointing night for the Flames

Morgan Frost scored in regulation and the shootout, helping Calgary beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 after the Flames were eliminated from the playoff race

APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Produces helper Backlund notched an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Backlund is playing some of his best hockey of the season with five points and 13 shots on net over his last five contests. The center set up a Matthew Coronato tally in the third period Sunday. Backlund is up to 29 points, 130 shots on net, 41 hits, 49 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 74 appearances. He hasn't finished below 30 points since 2014-15, and he'll have up to two more chances to avoid that fate this season.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring Friday Backlund scored a goal on five shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Backlund has four points over his last four outings after going scoreless in his first five games back from an upper-body injury. His tally Friday opened the scoring late in the first period. The veteran center is up to 13 goals, 28 points, 168 shots on net, 47 blocked shots, 38 hits and a plus-2 rating across 73 appearances this season.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flames take down Wild, slice wild-card deficit The Calgary Flames provided a huge boost to their slim playoff hopes with a 4-2 home-ice victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday.Mikael Ba...

APRIL 12, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Flames take down Wild, slice wild-card deficit The Calgary Flames provided a huge boost to their slim playoff hopes with a 4-2 home-ice victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday.Mikael Ba...

APRIL 12, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff spot

Nazem Kadri scored his 32nd goal of the season on a second-period power play and the Calgary Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 on Friday night to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff...

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

One of each Wednesday Backlund scored a goal on five shots, dished an assist and added two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Impact Backlund has three points over his last three contests after going scoreless in five games following his return from an upper-body injury. The center is up to 12 goals, 27 points, 163 shots on net, 45 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-1 rating across 72 appearances this season, playing in his usual top-six role.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gauthier scores late in 3rd and in OT to lift the Ducks past the Flames, 4-3

Cutter Gauthier teamed with Frank Vatrano to tie it with a late burst, then scored at 1:11 of overtime to give the Anaheim Ducks a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames

APRIL 10, 2025 • Associated Press

First point since return Backlund logged an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Backlund snapped a six-game point drought, though he also missed six contests due to an upper-body injury in that stretch. He set up Matthew Coronato's third-period tally, which tied the game at 2-2. Backlund has had a down year with 25 points, 158 shots on net, 43 blocked shots, 37 hits and a minus-1 rating over 70 appearances. He also missed action for the first time since 2020-21, though the injury absence doesn't explain all of the drop in his offense from his 39-point total a year ago.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Parekh, Morton score in NHL debuts, and the Flames beat the playoff-bound Kings 5-1

Frost helps Calgary beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 on a disappointing night for the Flames

Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff spot

Gauthier scores late in 3rd and in OT to lift the Ducks past the Flames, 4-3