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Extension Talks Pick Up Between Flames And Mikael Backlund

January 27, 2018 at 10:16 am CDT | by Brian La Rose 2 Comments

The Flames and representatives for pending unrestricted free agent center Mikael Backlund have picked up talks regarding a contract extension recently, reports Postmedia’s Eric Francis.  However, Backlund himself isn’t overly thrilled that negotiations are occurring midseason:

“It’s not what I wanted, but it is what it is.  I wish I didn’t have to deal with it during the season, but it’s part of business and we’re professionals and have to deal with it. Both sides want the best, so we’ll see what happens.”

Oct 21, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) controls the puck against the Minnesota Wild during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Minnesota Wild won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY SportsThe 28-year-old is certainly helping his case for a big contract whether it’s with the Flames or elsewhere for next season.  He’s on pace for a second straight 50-point campaign while he’s averaging a career-best 19:15 per night, second among all Calgary forwards.  Included in that is 2:25 per night shorthanded which is more than any other Flames attacker.  As a result, he will be coveted not only for his offensive abilities but also for his defensive acumen.

Francis reports that Backlund is seeking a deal between $5MM and $6MM per year on a five or six-year contract, money that would come close to the pact that Kyle Turris signed upon being traded to Nashville (six years, $36MM).  That would also represent a considerable raise on the $3.575MM he’s earning this season.  It’s reasonable to expect that he’ll have no trouble garnering a contract in that range if he is unsigned come July based on precedents around the league.

Meanwhile, GM Brad Treliving declined to comment on the status of discussions or the asking price, instead simply stating that their goal is to re-sign Backlund.  He would be wise to get a deal done before July as if he hits the open market, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the price go even higher with demand expected to greatly outweigh supply for centers in free agency.

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  1. cheftay

    7 years ago

    Backlund would be wise to wait until he’s a free agent. Montreal would probably over pay to have him as their #1 centre.

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  2. markb-6

    7 years ago

    Backlund signed – six year extension, just announced by Flames on twitter:

    link to twitter.com

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