Mikael Backlund

Calgary Flames, Center
Age: 35-258d (Mar 17, 1989)
Exp: 15 Years
Country: SE
College: Vasteras
Drafted: Round 1 (#24 overall), 2007
2024-25 Cap Hit

$4,500,000

2024-25 Cash

$4,500,000

Career Earnings

$53,461,890

2024-2025 Extension (CURRENT)

Mikael Backlund signed a 2 year , $9,000,000 contract with the Calgary Flames, including $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000. In 2024-25, Backlund will earn a base salary of $4,500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $4,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024-25 35 $4,500,000 5.11% $4,500,000 $4,500,000
2025-26 36 $4,500,000 5.11% $4,500,000 $9,000,000
2026-27 37
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2024-25 35 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 5.11%
2025-26 36 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 5.11%
2026-27 37
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024-25 35 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
2025-26 36 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $9,000,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2018-2023 Extension

Mikael Backlund signed a 6 year , $32,100,000 contract with the Calgary Flames, including $4,000,000 signing bonus, $32,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,350,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $32,100,000
Average Salary:
$5,350,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,000,000
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2015-2017

Mikael Backlund signed a 3 year , $10,725,000 contract with the Calgary Flames, including $10,725,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,575,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $10,725,000
Average Salary:
$3,575,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2014

Mikael Backlund signed a 2 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Calgary Flames, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / RFA
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2012-2012

Mikael Backlund signed a 1 year , $725,000 contract with the Calgary Flames, including $725,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $725,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $725,000
Average Salary:
$725,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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2009-2011 Rookie

Mikael Backlund signed a 3 year , $3,900,000 contract with the Calgary Flames, including $255,000 signing bonus, $3,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,300,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $3,900,000
Average Salary:
$1,300,000
Signing Bonus:
$255,000
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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Seasons

15 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$53,461,890

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 19
Active
$87,500
$87,500
2009 20
Active
$875,000
$962,500
2010 21
Active
$875,000
$1,837,500
2011 22
Active
$875,000
$2,712,500
2012 23
Active
$424,390
$3,136,890
2013 24
Active
$1,500,000
$4,636,890
2014 25
Active
$1,500,000
$6,136,890
2015 26
Active
$3,575,000
$9,711,890
2016 27
Active
$3,575,000
$13,286,890
2017 28
Active
$3,575,000
$16,861,890
2018 29
Active
$5,850,000
$22,711,890
2019 30
Active
$5,850,000
$28,561,890
2020 31
Active
$4,350,000
$32,911,890
2021 32
Active
$5,350,000
$38,261,890
2022 33
Active
$5,350,000
$43,611,890
2023 34
Active
$5,350,000
$48,961,890
2024 35
Active
$4,500,000
$53,461,890
Total      
$53,461,890
$53,461,890
2025 36
Active
$4,500,000
Total
$57,961,890

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
17 $49,199,390 $4,262,500 - $53,461,890
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
19
$87,500
$87,500
$87,500
2009
20
$787,500
$87,500
$875,000
$962,500
2010
21
$787,500
$87,500
$875,000
$1,837,500
2011
22
$875,000
$875,000
$2,712,500
2012
23
$424,390
$424,390
$3,136,890
2013
24
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$4,636,890
2014
25
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$6,136,890
2015
26
$3,575,000
$3,575,000
$9,711,890
2016
27
$3,575,000
$3,575,000
$13,286,890
2017
28
$3,575,000
$3,575,000
$16,861,890
2018
29
$3,850,000
$2,000,000
$5,850,000
$22,711,890
2019
30
$3,850,000
$2,000,000
$5,850,000
$28,561,890
2020
31
$4,350,000
$4,350,000
$32,911,890
2021
32
$5,350,000
$5,350,000
$38,261,890
2022
33
$5,350,000
$5,350,000
$43,611,890
2023
34
$5,350,000
$5,350,000
$48,961,890
2024
35
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$53,461,890
Total
$49,199,390
$4,262,500
$53,461,890
$53,461,890
2025
36
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
Total
$53,699,390
$4,262,500
$57,961,890

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
17 $49,199,390 $4,262,500 - $53,461,890

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2018-19 CGY Dec 08, 2018 - Dec 16, 2018 0 Undisclosed
  • Sep 27, 2023 Signed a 2 year $9 million contract extension with Calgary (CGY)
  • Nov 17, 2021 Fined $5,000 Cross-checking Travis Konecny (PHI)
  • Feb 20, 2018 Signed a 6 year $32.1 million contract extension with Calgary (CGY)
  • Jun 22, 2015 Signed a 3 year $10.725 million contract with Calgary (CGY)
  • Jul 10, 2013 Signed a 2 year $3 million contract with Calgary (CGY)
  • Jul 05, 2012 Signed a 1 year $725k contract with Calgary (CGY)
  • May 02, 2008 Signed a 3 year $3.9 million contract with Calgary (CAL)
  • Jun 24, 2007 Drafted by Calgary (CGY): Round 1 (#24 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 17, 2021 Cross-checking Travis Konecny (PHI) $5,000
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2024 CGY 19 4 5 0 3 47 0 2 0 0 9 15 10 186
2023 CGY 82 15 24 39 -3 209 2 1 1 1 33 59 24 778
2022 CGY 82 19 37 56 24 260 5 7 1 3 31 97 36 705
2021 CGY 82 12 27 39 16 214 0 7 0 0 27 62 30 620
2020 CGY 53 9 21 30 -8 140 0 6 1 1 21 42 28 378
2019 CGY 70 16 29 45 3 157 3 7 3 0 11 44 26 368
2018 CGY 77 21 26 47 34 205 1 1 1 1 26 52 52 511
2017 CGY 82 14 31 45 -21 214 3 8 1 2 40 54 78 705
2016 CGY 81 22 31 53 9 197 7 9 0 3 41 55 36 711
2015 CGY 82 21 26 47 10 155 3 6 3 1 51 68 28 539
2014 CGY 52 10 17 27 4 103 0 1 2 0 32 41 14 423
2013 CGY 74 18 21 39 2 178 4 6 4 0 61 62 30 617
2012 CGY 29 6 6 12 -8 79 0 0 0 0 17 28 29 172
2011 CGY 41 4 7 11 -13 85 0 0 0 0 19 25 16 225

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TRANSACTIONS

Sep 27, 2023
Signed a 2 year $9 million contract extension with Calgary (CGY)
Nov 17, 2021
Fined $5,000 Cross-checking Travis Konecny (PHI)
Feb 20, 2018
Signed a 6 year $32.1 million contract extension with Calgary (CGY)
Jun 22, 2015
Signed a 3 year $10.725 million contract with Calgary (CGY)
Jul 10, 2013
Signed a 2 year $3 million contract with Calgary (CGY)
Jul 05, 2012
Signed a 1 year $725k contract with Calgary (CGY)
May 02, 2008
Signed a 3 year $3.9 million contract with Calgary (CAL)
Jun 24, 2007
Drafted by Calgary (CGY): Round 1 (#24 overall)

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