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Calgary Flames Lock Up Kevin Bahl With Six-Year Extension

Calgary secures its left-side defense with a six-year, US$32.1 million deal to underpin its pursuit of long-term contention.

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Overview

  • Kevin Bahl signed a six-year, US$32.1 million extension carrying an annual cap hit of US$5.35 million and running through the 2030–31 season.
  • The contract includes modified no-trade protection from 2027–28 through 2030–31.
  • In his first season with Calgary, Bahl recorded career highs with three goals, 20 points and averaged 21 minutes and 23 seconds of ice time over 73 games.
  • General manager Craig Conroy praised Bahl’s defensive progression and called him a foundational piece for the Flames’ future core.
  • The Flames now have roughly US$20 million in cap space as they look to pursue free agents and build around their young roster.