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LIVE | Backlund Introduced as Captain



The Flames will be introducing Mikael Backlund as the 21st captain in franchise history

18 Comments

  1. Well deserved. Does so much for the community. Hopefully he gets a few good years wearing the C

  2. Would have loved to see Andersson with the C, but Backlund you are one hell of a stand up guy. You always stop to for signatures after the games. You show alot of love to the communities in Calgary

  3. I'm glad the Flames finally have a leader. With Darryl behind the bench, the Flames have been lost, and I think that is one of the reasons that the Flames fell off last year. Backs has been with us for 15+ years, and I'm glad that he will stick with us. He provides strenght and community outlook. He's the ultimate model. I'm glad that he's here for a while, and I think he deserves the C. My thoughts go out the Chris. It won't be the same without him next to Craig.

  4. It was only fitting that Mikael Backlund be named captain. He’s been with us since Iggy
 That’s 16 years as a Flame.

    He more than deserves this honor

    Congrats Backlund!!!!

  5. Great choice as Captain! Bridge us until the next group of stars come into their own and lead us hopefully to a Stanley Cup! GFG!!

  6. Hell yeah backs!!!!!! So stoked he got the C and is staying. No one deserves it more!! Go Flames Go

  7. Best news I’ve heard all day. It would’ve been a travesty. If he wasn’t the captain of this team he is so important to the community as well too and losing him would’ve really sucked. Really glad that Connie got this done.

  8. Good choice for Captain and glad he is extended for 2 more years.

    Praying for a miracle for Chris Snow to recover.

  9. BWAHAHAHAHAHA out of all the people Cowtown would’ve given the C they had to give it to BisexuaLund whined his way to captaincy, was in the final year of his contract and wanted to leave in free agency unless he got his way? Typical cowtown lames L

  10. Bitter sweet day for the organization. Heartbreaking news about Chris Snow on one hand , but keeping a quality individual in the fold on the other. Mikael’s been a great asset to the team and to the city. So glad he’s choosing to stay , and glad he’s getting the well deserved “C”.

  11. I lived in Kelowna when he was a Rocket so I've been lucky enough to cheer for him for most of his career. He deserves the C so much! Super happy for him. Bitter Sweet day to be a Flames fan, wish Snow the best.

  12. Great news for this organization. Leader on and off the ice. Cares about his teammates, city, organization, and shows a lot of respect for the history of the club.

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