sentences:  However, with the season's start delayed by a labour dispute, Backlund returned to Sweden for the balance of the lockout.He re-joined Västerås and appeared in 23 games for the team, scoring 12 goals and 30 points before returning to North America after a new deal between the NHL and its players was reached.His performance with Västerås provided a confidence boost for Backlund, who said that he wanted to return to Calgary and "show everybody I can play way better."