Backlund opens scoring with PPG

"Working on the farm ... shaped who I am. Tought me a lot about work ethic"

"I think I can help you guys out a lot"

"Moving to (college) next year will me adjust to the NHL"

"It's going to be a special moment for my family"

"Offensive-zone game ... I want to be a bigger threat"

"It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity"

"I want to show what kind of player I can be at the highest level"

"This is what you dream of as a little kid"

"It's the fun part. You never know what's going to happen"

"It's an exciting moment for everyone"

"I'm big and strong and competitive"

"I'm excited to get chosen where I'm supposed to go"

Flames GM talks draft strategy, recent trade & more

"All the work we do all year leads to this moment - we're excited"

Jr. Flames was back in full swing this spring!

"It was real special spending the year with him"

"He has a couple things over me and I have a couple things over him"

"Killing plays quicker and moving pucks up ice is important for me"

"Grew up watching a lot of guys on the Flames"

"A lot of work, a lot of grinding in the summers"