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Flames Sign Axel Hurtig To Entry-Level Contract

The Calgary Flames have signed defenseman Axel Hurtig to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal begins in the 2026-27 season. Hurtig was a seventh-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, after a year in Sweden’s U20 league.

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Axel Hurtig News / Flamesnation / April 1

Flames sign Hitmen captain Axel Hurtig to entry-level contract (three years, $990,000 AAV)

The Calgary Flames have locked up one of the more unique players in their developmental pipeline to an entry-level deal. On Wednesday morning, the club announced that they’ve signed Calgary Hitmen captain, defenceman Axel Hurtig, to a three year, entry-level deal with a $990,000 average annual value.

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Flames sign Axel Hurtig to three-year, entry-level contract

The Calgary Flames have agreed to terms with defense prospect Axel Hurtig on a three-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Wednesday morning. Hurtig, 20, collected six goals, 19 points, and 46 points to go along with a plus-21 rating in 64 games with the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen during the 2025-26 regular season.

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Ethan Wyttenbach to return to Quinnipiac for sophomore year in 2026-27

It’s official: Calgary Flames forward prospect Ethan Wyttenbach will return to Quinnipiac University in 2026-27 for his sophomore year of NCAA competition.

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Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / March 31

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Jonathan Castagna News / Flamesnation / March 30

Flames sign college forward Jonathan Castagna to entry-level deal (3 years, $1.075 million AAV)

The Calgary Flames have locked up a very promising young centre to a contract. On Monday, the Flames announced that they’ve signed centre Jonathan Castagna to a three year entry-level deal with a $1.075 million cap hit.

Jonathan Castagna News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Flames Sign Jonathan Castagna To Entry-Level Contract

As expected, the Calgary Flames have signed one of their recently acquired prospects to his entry-level contract. Calgary announced that they’ve signed forward Jonathan Castagna to a three-year, $3.225MM ($1.075MM AAV) entry-level contract beginning next season.

Devin Cooley News / The Hockey Writers / March 30