Overview

• Matt Coronato, a 2021 first-round pick, signed a seven-year, $45.5 million contract extension with an average annual value of $6.5 million.
• The contract includes a structured salary breakdown and a 10-team no-trade clause in the final two seasons.
• Coronato emerged as a key player in his first full NHL season, finishing third on the Flames in both points and goals with 24 goals in 2024-25.
• Calgary’s salary commitments now total approximately $67.7 million for next season, leaving $28 million in cap space for additional roster moves.
• The Flames continue their strategy of developing homegrown talent, with Coronato progressing from Harvard to the AHL before excelling in the NHL.