Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy sits down with Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson for an exclusive chat after signing Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension. Conroy discussed the reasoning behind the decision, how the centre ice position should evolve over the next few years, and how strong a captain Backlund has been the last two seasons.

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