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
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.
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.
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
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”.
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.
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.
Backlund has better 2 way stats then people 10 years younger. Hes a stud and im happy to call him captian of the flames!! The only player i have seen put 100% into every game win or lose. THE GUY IS A WORKHORSE, glad he resigned and got named captian 🙂
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Well deserved. Does so much for the community. Hopefully he gets a few good years wearing the C
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
Good luck Snowey!! Great choice of Captain but 3 years late!! Better later than never.
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.
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!!!!
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!!
Best choice for Captain. I am so happy he is staying here ❤
Hell yeah backs!!!!!! So stoked he got the C and is staying. No one deserves it more!! Go Flames Go
Perfect choice for Captain! Congrats Backs! Go Flames!!!
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.
Great! He really is Calgary's answer to Borje Salming, though not a d-man, obviously.
Good choice for Captain and glad he is extended for 2 more years.
Praying for a miracle for Chris Snow to recover.
Congratulations Mikel! You definitely deserve to be captain. Go Flames Go 🔥
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
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”.
LET'S GO!!!!!!!
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.
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.
If there was ever a player that seems like he would bleed for this team, it’s Mikael. This is amazing!
Ps- I’m so sorry about Chris Snow. No doubt a bittersweet, tough day for the organization.
Backlund has better 2 way stats then people 10 years younger. Hes a stud and im happy to call him captian of the flames!! The only player i have seen put 100% into every game win or lose. THE GUY IS A WORKHORSE, glad he resigned and got named captian 🙂
Backlund should have been made captain years ago, always shows-up every game.
Congrats to Backs!! I still have a #60 Backlund jersey!
Grattis Mikael! Välförtjänt, och jag vet att du kommer att göra ett bra jobb. 🔥 🇸🇪
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