Flames forward willing to stay in Calgary despite report he wanted out
Earlier this summer, it was reported that a number of Calgary Flames players were leaning towards not re-signing with the organization in 2024. Among those players was Swedish forward Elias Lindholm.
In a recent interview with Swedish media outlet Hockeysverige, Lindholm said that he is willing to remain with the Calgary Flames beyond the 2023-24 season, but will leave contract talks to his agent and the team's front office.
"I have one year left, but if things don't go as l've planned, then I'Il become a free agent. Nothing strange about that. We'll see what happens."
The 28-year-old has spent the past five seasons with the Calgary Flames after being dealt to them by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2018. He's been a fairly consistent player during his time in Calgary, even setting new career-highs in goals (42) and points (82) two seasons ago.
With the Calgary Flames looking to fill their vacant captaincy role, Lindholm will likely be one of a number of players considered, including Mikael Backlund and Rasmus Andersson.
In 80 games last season, the Boden native had 64 points (22 goals, 42 assists), 14 penalty minutes and was a plus-six.
Source: TSN.ca
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Do you think Lindholm will stay with the Flames beyond the 2023-24 season? | ||
| Yes | 3 | 20 % |
| No, he'll leave in free agency | 11 | 73.3 % |
| Not Sure | 1 | 6.7 % |
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