Mikael Backlund
- C
- 6'0", 207 lbs
- BOISE CARIBOUS
- BornVasteras, Sweden
- Age36 (1989-03-17)
- Drafted2007 Round 1, 20th OV - ANCHORAGE ACES
- Experience14 years
- Contract0$ for 0 years (UFA) One-Way
- PopularityHigh
- PotentialVeteran two-way center. Go Pro and Remove Ads
2024-2025 WCHL Season
| GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024-2025 NHL Season with CGY | |||
| 76 | 15 | 17 | 32 |
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NHL NEWS
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 15 | 17 | 32 | 4 | 32 | 175 | 41 | 51 | 48.415% | 35 | 68 | 11.57 | 138 | 124 |
NHL NEWS
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| Rotowire Thu, Mar 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM Backlund (upper body) will be in the lineup against Dallas on Thursday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports. Rotowire Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM Backlund (upper body) isn't expected to play Tuesday versus Seattle, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan. |