Exhale, friends, and remember how blessed we all are.
.@CortexBusiness Transaction Alert: The #Flames have signed @mbacklund11 to a six-year extension! https://t.co/9BSgZc5eX9
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) February 17, 2018
The Flames have already dealt with their #1 offseason priority and eased the trade deadline anxiety by locking down centre and FlamesNation favourite Mikael Backlund on a six year deal.
The deal is reported to carry a $5.35M average annual value, with some caveats:
First year 2.0SB and 3.