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Mikael Backlund

Mikael Backlund

  • C
  • 6'0", 207 lbs
  • BOISE CARIBOUS
  • BornVasteras, Sweden
  • Age36 (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

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73152641

2024-2025 NHL Season with CGY

70111425

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    averaging 0.56 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
70111425-128158374348.203% 356612.47140117

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NEWS
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.