Mikael Backlund Blog

Backlund seems to have his own blog (warning: translation required). Not sure how often he'll update during the season, but it'll be interesting to follow if there's at least semi-regular posts.

The latest one, I believe, says he's being sent to Abbotsford.

H/T to poster Komskies.

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Flying tomorrow and then it will be to chase an apartment and get into town and I submitted.

Tran Fonts said that I was close but I have to work on some things and that they would rather see me start saongen with much ice age instead of 4e line in the NHL.

Google Translate would suggest your surmise is accurate, although if shep_ is around, he’s welcome to confirm the details. It’s the right move, because as the team apparently told him, he needs to play a lot in the AHL. 8 minutes a night in the show won’t help. 20 minutes a night in all situations on the farm will. He really would have had to light it up to stay, and he didn’t. If he has a strong first half. maybe then, but right now this is a good move for him and the team.

by Robert Cleave on Sep 24, 2009 6:22 AM PDT reply actions

I also see in the comments that Google Translate appears to convert Jokinen to “wildcard”. Pretty sound player assessment, I’d say ;-)

by Robert Cleave on Sep 24, 2009 6:39 AM PDT reply actions

lol

Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.

by KingJafi on Sep 24, 2009 6:50 AM PDT up reply actions

i think we might have a new and very seriously awesome nickname, there….

by walkinvisible on Sep 24, 2009 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions

I’m down with spreading it.

by Resolute on Sep 24, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions

joker = wildcard in swedish

by shep_ on Sep 24, 2009 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions

HaHa… I laughed out loud [heartily] when I read that. awesome. Google translator = hockey player nickname generator

Hockey ain't fun unless it's dirrrty, kids.

by Rhaen on Sep 24, 2009 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions

Apartment hunting in Abbotsford.

Pretty clear cut sign that he’s going to the AHL. I’m happy the Flames are going to be patient with his development.

Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.

by KingJafi on Sep 24, 2009 6:49 AM PDT reply actions

sweet.

well he says hes moving to abbotsford to start the season in the ahl.
he’s disappointed but understands that its good for his development. the coaches said he was pretty close to make the team but has some things to work on and playing 4th line in the show is not as good for his development as playing alot in all situations in the a. he’s going to work hard an hope to be called up.
he’s flying there tomorrow and will try to find some place to live and try to get to know the team.
will write more when he’s settled in and has a computer with access to the internet

by shep_ on Sep 24, 2009 8:17 AM PDT reply actions

shep rules.

by walkinvisible on Sep 24, 2009 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions

: )

by shep_ on Sep 24, 2009 8:20 AM PDT reply actions

saw tim erixon play a bit in the sel premiere btw.

first impression is good. looks a bit like a-fence or tom gilbert to me.
good passing skills, pretty mobile, poised for such a young guy

by shep_ on Sep 24, 2009 8:22 AM PDT reply actions

If he turns out to be like Tom Gilbert, that would be pretty darn good, shep. That guy’s a very smooth hockey player, even if he’s an Oiler ;-)

Thanks for the update.

by Robert Cleave on Sep 24, 2009 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions

if he turns out to be like a-ference (is that who you meant ?) then he’ll probably meet david suzuki and try to make the world a better place…. also, he’ll be hated by his own fans. ;)

by walkinvisible on Sep 24, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions

yes, andrew ference. dont know about the rest : )

by shep_ on Sep 25, 2009 1:02 AM PDT up reply actions

flames prospects stats from yesterdays sel games:

henrik björklund: 0g 1a even 2 shots 0 pim 06:48 toi

tim erixon: 0g 0a even 1shot 2pim 16:16 toi

by shep_ on Sep 25, 2009 1:00 AM PDT reply actions

in their first game of the season they went:

tim erixon: 0g, 0a, +1, 2 shots, 0 pim, 15:07 toi
björklund: 0g, 0g, even, 1 shot, 0 pim, 09:01 toi

by shep_ on Sep 25, 2009 2:34 AM PDT up reply actions

new post on the blog,

mentions that the heats facilities looks good, the dressing room and rink is really nice.
thinks the gym is too small though.

by shep_ on Sep 25, 2009 1:06 AM PDT reply actions

Thanks for the updates Shep. Looks like Erixon is getting some ice, but Bjorklund is basically a 4th liner.

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by Kent Wilson on Sep 25, 2009 5:22 AM PDT up reply actions

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