Mikael Backlund

Report: Kadri Left Money on the Table to Sign With Calgary

When free agency kicked off earlier in the summer, Nazem Kadri was one of the premier free agents available, and not many expected him to be on the market long. It was reported that Kadri was seeking a contract with a seven-year term and paying $8 to $10 million annually, being the number thrown around. […]

Report: New Team Linked to NHL Veteran Phil Kessel

We saw the first wave of free agency explode with a handful of players changing teams, such as Johnny Gaudreau and Ondrej Palat. After the first wave came and went, the NHL was still left with a few high-end names still available. This second wave of free agency finally got underway, with Nazem Kadri signing […]

Calgary Looks to Shed Salary During Cap Strapped Offseason

With the playoffs right around the Corner, the Calgary Flames are gearing up for a Cup run with a loaded roster that brings plenty of question marks once the season is over. This may be their one shot to win it all for Calgary while being led by players Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk, who […]