Flames Sign Kevin Bahl to Six-Year Extension

The Calgary Flames have signed defenseman Kevin Bahl to a six-year, $32.1 million contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2029-30 season. Bahl, 25, was acquired from the New Jersey Devils in June 2024 as part of the trade for goaltender Jacob Markstrom. He posted a career-high 20 points and averaged over 21 minutes of ice time in 73 games last season. Drafted 55th overall by the Arizona Coyotes in 2018, Bahl has totaled 45 points in 221 NHL games with New Jersey and Calgary. The deal carries an annual cap hit of $5.35 million and prevented Bahl from becoming a restricted free agent. The Flames are reportedly not close to trading defenseman Rasmus Andersson, showing patience in their roster decisions.