Flames forward responds to rumours that he wants out

Earlier this summer, it was reported that a number of Calgary Flames players were unhappy with the situation in Calgary and were leaning towards not re-signing with the organization at the conclusion of their current deals. Swedish forward Elias Lindholm was one of those players.

In a recent interview with Swedish media outlet Hockeysverige, Lindholm revealed that the rumours are not factual and that he is willing to remain with the Flames beyond the 2023-24 season, but will leave contract talks to his agent and Flames GM Craig Conroy.

"I am willing to stay," Lindholm said. "My agent and Calgary will handle most of it. There's a lot we have to agree on, but l've said that I can consider staying. After that, it's up to the agent and Calgary to sort out the rest. Then we'll see whether it works out or not.

"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 coming over from Carolina back in 2018. Lindholm been a fairly consistent player during his time in Calgary, even setting new career-highs in goals (42) and points (82) two seasons ago.

In 80 games last season, Lindholm produced a respectable 64 points (22 goals, 42 assists), 14 penalty minutes and was a plus-six.

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3 SEPTEMBRE \| 249 ANSWERS Flames forward responds to rumours that he wants out Do you think Lindholm will stay with the Flames beyond the 2023-24 season?
Yes	120	48.2 %
No, he'll leave in free agency	90	36.1 %
Not Sure	39	15.7 %
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