Mikael Backlund's new AAV is $836K less than his Value, which is $5 335 517

The forward is the 6th-best Flames player in terms of Value.

Forward Mikael Backlund has signed a 2-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season with the Calgary Flames. The contract has an average annual value of $4 500 000, according to Elliotte Friedman.

Mikael Backlund | Value $5 335 517 | Estimated Salary | Ranking | Benchrates

Mikael Backlund: value $5 335 517, world rank, NHL rank, Calgary Flames rank, value trends, estimated salary, estimated cap hit

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Mikael Backlund's Value is $5 335 517 - it is $836K more than his new AAV and matches his current AAV. His Value increased by $43 150 in the 2021-22 season and by $912 990 in the 2022-23 season.

Additionally, Backlund has been named the 21st captain of the Calgary Flames.

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Calgary Flames Season 2023-2024 roster, including value, position, age

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Right now he is the 6th-best Flames player and ranks 60th NHL center in terms of Value. Player Comparables: Charlie Coyle ($5 312 137 Value), Blake Coleman ($5 424 740 Value), Tyler Seguin ($5 456 704 Value).