The Calgary Flames got the right of first refusal on Pettersen

Mathias Emilio Pettersen (TV)

The Norwegian Mathias Emilio Pettersen (23) has been offered an extended contract by the Calgary Flames.

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The 23-year-old signed a professional contract with the Calgary Flames in 2020 but has yet to get his first game for the NHL club. Now Pettersen can get new opportunities.

Friday evening was the deadline for making offers to extend the stay of the so-called “restricted free agents” “restricted free agents” “Restricted free agency” allows the club to match offers a player receives from other clubs. To have the possibility, the club must have sent a “qualifying offer” before the deadline.(RFA). The Flames’ three RFAs have received offers. Ben Jones, Martin Pospisil and Pettersen.

The Flames’ offer is expected to be $875,000, according to Nitten.no.

Pettersen can always choose to sign for another club.

Since signing in 2020, Pettersen has only played for the Calgary Wranglers – who are the Flames’ recruiting team – in the AHL. Pettersen made a strong impression last season, with several NHL clubs reportedly showing interest in the youngster.

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