Backlund (undisclosed) returned to practice on Monday, Roger Millions of Sportsnet reports.Backlund's ailment was never believed to be too serious, but it's a positive sign that he was able to return to practice on Monday, especially when considering he was forced to miss 30 games due to injury last season. Backlund is expected to return to a top-six role with the Flames in 2015-16.

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