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The Calgary Flames have signed center Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension.

Backlund's extension is worth $3 million over two years, and will carry an annual cap hit of $1.5 million per season, according to their official press release.

Backlund, 24, scored eight goals and recorded 16 points in 32 games last season.

From the Flames official release:

“Mikael really stepped-up last season and took advantage of the change in direction under a new coaching staff,” said Flames General Manager Jay Feaster. “He came into camp in very good shape and also had regained his confidence. He parlayed that into a strong season, and if it wasn’t for his injury we believe he would have progressed even further in his development. We need Mikael to be one of our go-to players this year, and we are excited about watching him continue to evolve and take that step to the next level as a player.”

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I take a look at how the Flames three 1st rounders fared in the CHL last season.

I examine how Jay Feaster and the Flames fared in this year's draft.

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