Calgary Flames sign centre Mikael Backlund to 6-year contract extension

The Calgary Flames have announced it has signed centre Mikael Backlund to a six-year, $32-million contract.

Backlund was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

The native of Vasteras, Sweden was drafted 24^th overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

Backlund has 262 points in 519 games over his career.

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