Flames AGM confident Gaudreau will sign extension: 'That's a done deal'

Calgary Flames assistant general manager Craig Conroy isn't concerned about signing pending unrestricted free agent Johnny Gaudreau to an extension.

"That's a done deal; we're going to get that done," Conroy told "Boomer in the Morning" on Sportsnet 960.

"That's a done deal, we're going to get that done"#Flames Assistant GM Craig Conroy on Johnny Gaudreau's next deal 👀

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Gaudreau is enjoying his best season. He leads the Flames in assists (44) and points (64) through 49 appearances. Gaudreau's 1.31 points per game is a career high, while he also leads the NHL with a plus-41 rating.

The Flames project to have $27 million in cap space for next season, according to CapFriendly. However, Calgary has several players on expiring contracts, including key restricted free agents Matthew Tkachuk, Andrew Mangiapane, and Oliver Kylington.

Gaudreau's current contract - a six-year pact signed in 2016 - contains a $6.75-million cap hit.