Flames star lands contract extension, then gets named team captain

The Calgary Flames have signed

to a two-year, $4.5M contract extension and named him their 21st captain in franchise history, per a team announcement.

CapFriendly notes Backlund’s 35+ contract is filed with the league. Despite the eligibility for performance bonuses, it appears initially the entire $9M value of the contract is paid out in base salary. TSN’s Pierre LeBrun adds the deal includes a full no-movement…