Do you think Mikael Backlund is capable of playing for the Flames this year?

Question

Do you think Mikael Backlund is capable of playing for the Flames this year?

Answer 1

While i would love to see Backlund in the flaming C, i dont know if Sutter will be receptive enough to him as a legitimate 19 year old nhler. the flames have a history of waiting on their prospects when some would develop better in an nhl role.

that being said, Sutter has said he's open to seeing a prospect make the jump this year and wants to make the vets earn their spots, and Backlund has said if he doesnt get a jersey in calgary, he will play one more year in sweden. So hopefully we see this promising prospect lighting up the dome.

Answer 2

I was just thinking that!

Some people who have been to the Flames Development Camp  have been saying that he is pretty amazing to watch. But according to the calgary sun he is wanting a NHL role. Maybe how he plays at camp will reflect the decision? I'm not sure if he would make the team though.  Although, it would be pretty cool. Backlund has a bright future. We will just have to  wait and see. I just hope it doesn't turn out like Andrei Taratukhin.