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Flames send Backlund to AHL

: The Flames ended prospect Mikael Backlund's stint in training camp Thursday by sending the 20-year-old center to Abbotsford of the AHL. He had no points and a minus-2 rating in three preseason games. (Updated 09/25/2009). Full Article at CBS Sports

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