Categories: Hockey

Watch Live: Mikael Backlund talks new contract extension with Flames

Editor’s Note: This event has now concluded.

Fresh off the news that he has signed a two-year, $6.5-million extension, Flames captain Mikael Backlund will meet with the media on Wednesday.

Also joining Backlund will be general manager Craig Conroy.

You can watch the media conference on sportsnet.ca, starting at 3 p.m. MT / 5 p.m. ET.

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