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Flames Sign Defenseman to Contract Extension

The Calgary Flames have signed a young defenseman to a two-year contract extension.

Nick Horwat

Dec 12, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Brayden Pachal (94) passes the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
Dec 12, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Brayden Pachal (94) passes the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images / Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
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The Calgary Flames are falling back to earth a bit after a stellar start to the 2024-25 season, but they’ve been impressed with one of their young defensemen. The Flames announced a two-year contract extension for 25-year-old blue liner Brayden Pachal.

Now signed through the 2026-27 season, the Pachal will earn $1,187,500 against the Flames’ salary cap.

Pachal has played 93 NHL games over four years in the NHL split between the Flames and Vegas Golden Knights. The Flames acquired Pachal via waivers during the 2023-24 season and he’s played 64 games with Calgary since the move.

In 93 career games, Pachal has scored three goals and eight assists for 11 total points. He’s yet to miss a game this season with a goal and an assist in 31 outings.

Pachal has played in one Stanley Cup Playoff game as a member of the Golden Knights during their 2023 championship run. He didn't play much with Vegas, but did enough to get his name engraved on the Stanley Cup.

The Flames state that Pachal is a physical presence on their blue line and his 72 hits rank third on the team.

Daily Faceoff currently has Pachal listed on the Flames’ third defensive pairing playing alongside Jake Bean.

The Flames hold a 15-11-5 record and are currently just a point out of a Western Conference wild card spot.

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NICK HORWAT

Nick Horwat is a contributor with Breakaway On SI. He was previously a credentialed reporter for The Hockey News covering the Pittsburgh Penguins. A Pittsburgh native, Nick graduated from Point Park University and started reporting on news and sports with KDKA Radio and 93.7 The Fan. After hosting a Penguins talk radio show in college, he morphed the show into a podcast. The Tip of the Ice-Burgh Podcast has been a leading Penguins podcast since 2019. Follow him on Twitter @NickHorwat41.

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