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4. Mikael Backlund could be named Calgary Flames captain
For some reason, the Calgary Flames are yet to name a captain since the departure of Mark Giordano in the latest NHL Expansion Draft, but one thing that General Manager Craig Conroy has promised is the naming of a new captain this off-season. There’s a few options on the current roster, but none more so than the longest tenured Flame Mikael Backlund, and if he’s given an extension this off-season, he is the most likely to be given the ‘C’ this off-season.
Ultimately, the team need to name a new captain after a lack of leadership became evident throughout the season, but if not Backlund, keep an eye on both Rasmus Andersson and Mackenzie Weegar for the coveted role.