#Flames C Mikael Backlund (foot) -- "bone bruise associated with a crack" -- could play tomorrow. Day to day.
Backlund has been banged up all season. He has only appeared in 12 games this season but has been effective scoring seven points.
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Mikael Backlund reportedly left the rink Friday night after the game on crutches with his right ankle in walking boot.
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.
#Flames centre Mikael Backlund, who has been placed on injured reserve with an MCL sprain. He's out 4 to 6 weeks.
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.
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Nazem Kadri looks like he's going to get his shot.
The Maple Leafs trade Lombardi yesterday and are going to Waive Connolly today. This leaves the door open for Kadri to make the team and step in and make a difference. Kadri is a talented player so monitor him as the season moves along, if he can score... He's worth a fantasy look.
Dineen will play Huby at LW
Huberdeau should gain dual eligibility at LW and C partway through the season.
I was wondering if Backlund might get back on the ice today, and there he is. Taking part in full practice. #Flames
Backlund is not expected to play again this season. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.
Backlund was out doing some high paced drills before the rest of the team got on the ice. #Flames
Backlund is not expected to play again this season. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.
Good to see Backlund skating this morning, taking some shots with Sarich before the rest of the crew gets out there.
Backlund is not expected to play again this season. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.
Call up / Send down
Kadri and Hamilton remain with the Marlies.
Sounds like Kadri will stay in the AHL for now. He has five goals and seven points in 21 games.
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Hamilton and kadri to play tonight.
Kadri will get another look with the Leafs and possibly play on a scoring line tonight. Through 19 games this season, he scored four goals and six points.
Call up / Send down
Ryan Hamilton and Nazem Kadri recalled by the Leafs. Must be injuries or flu bug.
Kadri will get another look with the Leafs. Through 19 games this season, he scored four goals and six points.
Call up / Send down
Add Michael Stone to the list of call ups to the #Coyotes.
Stone gives the Coyotes depth on the blue line with Klesla injured. He scored nine goals and 22 points in 51 AHL games.
Sounds like CGY C Mikael Backlund (upper body injury suffered Sat vs. VAN) will be out at least a month, but should get official word today.
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.
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#Flames tweaks -- Backlund with Cammalleri and Comeau; Horak with Bouma and Kolanos.
Backlund will start tonight's game on a scoring line. He has four goals and 11 points in 40 games.
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Comeau-Backlund-Bouma
Backlund moves off the top line. He has four goals and 10 points through 36 games this season.
Call up / Send down
Nazem Kadri and Keith Aulie gone from the #leafs. Looks like they've been sent down to AHL.
Kadri continues to take strides towards becoming an NHLer but goes back to the AHL for now. The sophomore scored four goals and six points through 19 games this season.
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Joffrey lupul skates on a line with connolly and kadri today.
Looks like Kadri will be back in the lineup. He has three goals and five points over 14 games this season.
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Luke Schenn and Nazem Kadri will be the scratches tonight
Kadri will not play tonight further fueling the rumor mill. The London, Ontario native has three goals and five points over 14 games.
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Comeau Backlund Stempniak
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.
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Backlund with Jackman &Byron
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.