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Toronto Star
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Calgary Flames sign Martin Pospisil to three-year contract extension
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed forward Martin Pospisil to a three-year contract extension worth US$7.5 million, the club announced Wednesday. Pospisil, from Zvolen, Slovakia, had a career-best 25 points — four goals and 21 assists — and 84 penalty minutes in 81 games last season for Calgary.
Winnipeg Free Press
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Calgary Flames sign Martin Pospisil to three-year contract extension
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have signed forward Martin Pospisil to a three-year contract extension worth US$7.5 million, the club announced Wednesday. Pospisil, from Zvolen, Slovakia, had a career-best 25 points — four goals and 21 assists — and 84 penalty minutes in 81 games last season for Calgary. The six-foot-two, 195-pound forward has delivered a team-leading 539 hits since making his NHL debut on Nov. 4, 2023 — the third-highest total in the league over that span. The 25-year-old, left-handed shot was named to Slovakia's preliminary roster for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano and Cortina, Italy, along with five other skaters. Pospisil had three goals and four assists for Slovakia at the 2024 men's world championship, and three assists in three games for his country in an Olympic qualifying tournament. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. He was Calgary's fourth-round pick (105th) in the 2018 NHL draft. Pospisil has a career 12 goals and 37 assists in 144 NHL games. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 30, 2025.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Calgary Flames sign Martin Pospisil to three-year, $7.5M NHL contract extension
Image Via r/CalgaryFlames Reddit The Calgary Flames have signed forward Martin Pospisil to a three-year contract extension worth $7.5 million, his agent Dan Milstein confirmed. The deal carries an average annual value of $2.5 million and begins in the 2026–27 season. Pospisil, who was set to enter the final year of his previous contract, will now bypass restricted free agency next summer, keeping him under Calgary's control through the 2028–29 season. Calgary Flames lock in Martin Pospisil with long-term contract after strong 2024–25 NHL season The 25-year-old Slovak forward played a key role for the Flames throughout the 2024–25 season, recording 25 points (4 goals, 21 assists) in 81 games while finishing third in the NHL with 301 hits. His physical edge remained intact, but Pospisil showed marked improvement in his discipline, cutting his penalty minutes from 109 in his rookie campaign to 84. He averaged 13:48 of ice time per game, earning brief power-play minutes in a net-front role and also seeing expanded usage at center. Pospisil won 40.8% of his 174 faceoffs, respectable for a player transitioning from the wing. With little change expected in the Flames' forward group heading into the 2025–26 season, he's projected to continue in a similar bottom-six role as his current $1 million cap hit remains in effect for one more year. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo by Taboola by Taboola Key Flames players still unsigned as Calgary prioritizes Martin Pospisil extension While Pospisil's new deal reflects his value as a reliable, energy-driven forward, the timing of the extension has raised eyebrows. Restricted free agent Connor Zary remains unsigned for the upcoming season, and other key names, center Mikael Backlund, defenseman Rasmus Andersson, and goalie Dustin Wolf will all need new deals for 2026–27. Andersson, in particular, could be a trade candidate if no progress is made, while Wolf's future looms large given his rising profile as a potential starting goaltender. Even so, locking in Pospisil signals Calgary's intent to preserve roster continuity and reward players who bring consistent effort and edge. The Flames have made a clear vote of confidence in Martin Pospisil, securing him for the long term after back-to-back impactful seasons. With other major contract decisions ahead, Calgary's front office is banking on internal development and Pospisil's evolving game to keep the franchise competitive. FAQs: 1. When does Martin Pospisil's new contract start? The extension begins in the 2026–27 NHL season. 2. What nationality is Martin Pospisil? He is Slovakian. Also Read: NHL trade rumors: Nazem Kadri could join Montreal Canadiens after Toronto Maple Leafs blocked by Calgary Flames Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Calgary Herald
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Martin Pospisil signs three-year extension with Calgary Flames, agent says
Article content Martin Pospisil is going to be around when the Calgary Flames ' new arena, Scotia Place, opens in 2027. Article content On Wednesday morning, Pospisil's agent Dan Milstein announced on social media platform X that the pesky Slovak winger had signed a new deal that will kick in next year and keep him in Calgary for three more seasons — until 2029. Article content Article content Congratulations to Martin Pospisil on his 3-year NHL contract extension (2026–2029) with the Calgary #Flames #WeAreGoldStar! — Dan Milstein (@HockeyAgent1) July 30, 2025 Article content 'Talks went on for two months, more intense over the last month,' Pospisil told Slovak journalist Tomas Prokop, who writes for Dennik Sport. 'I wanted to get it done before the season starts. I really like Calgary, it feels like home. We've got a very promising team. Now I can fully focus on the goal: Making the playoffs.' Article content Article content The 25-year-old is considered the fastest skater on the Flames roster and brings a physicality to the lineup that few of his teammates can come close to matching. In 2024-25, he finished third in the NHL in hits, with 301. Article content While his offensive numbers won't overwhelm anyone — Pospisil finished last season with only four goals and 21 assists in 81 games — his ability to go into the dirty areas of the ice have made him a valuable asset to a Flames team that prides itself on its relentless forechecking. Article content And while there were some on-ice disciplinary issues during his rookie season and early last year as the Flames unsuccessfully tried Pospisil out at centre, he showed substantial growth in that area and earned the praise of head coach Ryan Huska as the team fought for a playoff position. Article content 'The maturity part, I think, is what's the most important thing for me,' Huska said in March. 'We talked a lot last year and earlier in the season about penalties that he would take at inopportune times, trying to make an impression on the game. Now, he's doing it without taking penalties.
Edmonton Journal
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Martin Pospisil signs three-year extension with Calgary Flames, agent says
Article content Martin Pospisil is going to be around when the Calgary Flames ' new arena, Scotia Place, opens in 2027. Article content On Wednesday morning, Pospisil's agent Dan Milstein announced on social media platform X that the pesky Slovak winger had signed a new deal that will kick in next year and keep him in Calgary for three more seasons — until 2029. Article content Article content Congratulations to Martin Pospisil on his 3-year NHL contract extension (2026–2029) with the Calgary #Flames #WeAreGoldStar! — Dan Milstein (@HockeyAgent1) July 30, 2025 Article content 'Talks went on for two months, more intense over the last month,' Pospisil told Slovak journalist Tomas Prokop, who writes for Dennik Sport. 'I wanted to get it done before the season starts. I really like Calgary, it feels like home. We've got a very promising team. Now I can fully focus on the goal: Making the playoffs.' Article content Article content While his offensive numbers won't overwhelm anyone — Pospisil finished last season with only four goals and 21 assists in 81 games — his ability to go into the dirty areas of the ice have made him a valuable asset to a Flames team that prides itself on its relentless forechecking. Article content And while there were some on-ice disciplinary issues during his rookie season and early last year as the Flames unsuccessfully tried Pospisil out at centre, he showed substantial growth in that area and earned the praise of head coach Ryan Huska as the team fought for a playoff position. Article content 'The maturity part, I think, is what's the most important thing for me,' Huska said in March. 'We talked a lot last year and earlier in the season about penalties that he would take at inopportune times, trying to make an impression on the game. Now, he's doing it without taking penalties.
