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Mikael Backlund

Mikael Backlund

  • C
  • 6'0", 207 lbs
  • LOS ANGELES SEALS
  • BornVasteras, Sweden
  • Age35 (1989-03-17)
  • Drafted2007 Round 1, 20th OV - ANCHORAGE ACES
  • Experience14 years
  • Contract4,858,000$ for 1 year (UFA) One-Way
  • PopularityHigh
  • PotentialVeteran two-way center.

2024-2025 WCHL Season

GPGAPTS
224812

2024-2025 NHL Season with CGY

254610

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    averaging 0.55 points a game in the WCHL this season

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Scouting Report Coaches love his work ethic, his skating ability and his willingness to play defense--all of which have followed him into his 30s. He is also an excellent penalty killer. His best offensive trait is his skill as a playmaker, but he needs to shoot more to keep opponents from dropping off him. Is ideally a third-line pivot but can play higher up in the lineup. Long Range

NHL STATS CGY

GP G A PTS +/- PIM SHT H BS FO% TKA GVA TOI SHTOI CROSI
25461051063171147.242% 142536.214956

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Rotowire Tue, Nov 12, 2024 at 10:14 AM Backlund produced a goal and an assist in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings. Rotowire Sat, Nov 09, 2024 at 4:15 PM Backlund netted a goal in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres on Saturday.