The Calgary Flames announced on Wednesday that captain Mikael Backlund has signed a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $3.25 million.
The extension positions Backlund, 36, to potentially etch his name further into franchise history. With 1,066 career games played, he currently ranks second on the Flames’ all-time games played list, trailing only Jarome Iginla (1,219). Backlund is now just 153 games shy of the top spot, a milestone that could be achieved over the course of this new deal.
A member of the Flames for the entirety of his 17-year NHL career, Backlund has been a model of consistency on the ice and a respected leader in the locker room. Beyond his contributions to the team’s success, he is a committed presence in the Calgary community, embodying the values of the organization both on and off the ice.
