Mikael Backlund took it upon himself to start talks on a new contract with the Calgary Flames.
The Flames captain said he called general manager Craig Conroy three weeks ago, on his return to Calgary, to disclose he and his family wanted to stay beyond this season.
Backlund signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with Calgary on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $3.25 million and begins with the 2026-27 season.
Via ESPN.com