The Flames season has been a loss. Roman Cervenka, Brian McGrattan, Akim Aliu, Carter Bancks and Blair Jones will enter the lineup.
Backlund sat out the Flames last game, he will likely replace Roman Cervenka.
Backlund has been dealing with a foot injury, no word if that is what is keeping him out of the lineup. Backlund has seven points in 14 games this season, he has had a hard time staying healthy.
Backlund won't miss a lot of time, but it appears as if he will be out tonight. Make sure to get him out of your lineup. He has seven points in 12 games this season.
Backlund has been banged up all season. He has only appeared in 12 games this season but has been effective scoring seven points.
No word yet on the extent of the injury, but should have an update Saturday. Friday night was his 4th game back after missing 14 games with an MCL sprain.
Backlund had 3 G and 1 A to go with a -1 in 8 games this season. He will likely miss the rest of the fantasy year so if you have him he is not worth keeping. Ben Street has been recalled from the AHL to replace Backlund.
Obviously both players don't have any fantasy value now, but these are both names you should keep an eye on in the future.
Huberdeau should gain dual eligibility at LW and C partway through the season.
Backlund is not expected to play again this season. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.
Backlund is not expected to play again this season. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.
Backlund is not expected to play again this season. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.
Backlund was recently skating on the second line due to the Blair Jones injury. The Flames are now down two of their top four centermen. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.
Backlund will start tonight's game on a scoring line. He has four goals and 11 points in 40 games.
Backlund moves off the top line. He has four goals and 10 points through 36 games this season.
With Rene Bourque suspended, Backlund moves up to the second line. The sophomore continues to struggle offensively with three goals and five points over 26 games.
Backlund moves back to a checking line after coach Brent Sutter was looking for more size down the middle. He has three goals and five points through 25 games.
Backlund has only two goals and three points on the season but could get a boost from his new linemates.
Look for Backlund to return to the lineup and center the third line. The Vasteras, Sweden native has disappointed thus far with only two goals and three points over 17 games.
Backlund will take a seat on the bench tonight. He only has two goals and an assist through 17 games -- production that the Flames did not expect.