Mikael Backlund is the most dynamic, electrifying and dominant player

[McLintock]

Originally Posted by Iggyinla

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqGTuS2YjeA
( I dont think Ive ever seen Huselius try to throw a hit like that)

Watching this video with sound is comparable to driving a very long needle through my head..

However, nice plays by Backlund..

[SebC]

Originally Posted by joejoe3

69. everybody loves #69

JD Watt has 69 at rookie camp. (Backlund has 60, same as he wore in his Flames debut.)

[Phanuthier]

Originally Posted by debil

the guy has definitely nhl skills , however, i still see him as huslius type of player with good hands, some playmaking skills, but unable to play physical and step up when it matters.

Not true at all (yes late to the thread, its summer)

I've been a Backlund fan before he was drafted, and wanted Backlund while a lot of Flames fans wanted Esposito. I think I said then, I thought he could turn out to be a top 5 player in that draft.