Flames' Backlund Not Likely To Return This Season: Mikael Backlund (shoulder) is not likely to return this season, as he still is not practicing, according to the Calgary Herald. (Updated 03/26/2012)
Injury Report
Shoulder - (Updated - 3/21/12)
Fantasy Analysis
It was a lost season for Mikael Backlund, as he struggled with injuries and higher expectations. He had 11 points and a minus-13 in 41 games and hasn't played since early February. (Updated 03/26/2012).
02/07/2012 01:12 Hagman's SO goal wins it for Ducks
Niklas Hagman scored the deciding goal in the eighth round of a shootout and the Anaheim Ducks beat Calgary 2-1 on Monday night for their 14th straight home victory over the Flames.
02/06/2012 10:03 Right on Schedule: Go West, young man!
The Western Conference race is heating up and the action is definitely having an effect on Fantasy. Get a bead on which teams to focus on in Brian Rutherford's Week 18 Right on Schedule.
02/03/2012 23:53 Iginla leads Flames past Blackhawks
Jarome Iginla had a goal and an assist to help Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Friday night.
01/25/2012 00:00 Sharks douse Flames with shutout
Benn Ferriero scored and Antti Niemi made 25 saves to lead the San Jose Sharks over the Calgary Flames 1-0 on Tuesday night in the final game before All-Star break for both teams.
Backlund, the Flames' first-round draft selection of 2007, stands out as one of the top prospects on an organization that has a shortage of noteworthy young guns. His ascension to the NHL had been an arduous process, though a neck injury to Daymond Langkow allowed Backlund to stay up with the club for the majority of the season. In 73 games of NHL action, the Swede posted 10 goals and 15 assists, though he still watched a handful of games from the press box as a healthy scratch. He will be one to watch this season, as he can score and distribute the puck just as easily. (Updated 10/4/11)
