Calgary Flames
· 2026-07-02
The Calgary Flames announced multiple signings, including Ben Jones, Jake Livingstone, Mike Benning, and Andreas Englund, on January 7, 2026.
The Calgary Flames signed these players to one-year, two-way contracts, with Jones, Livingstone, and Benning receiving $850,000 average annual values (AAV) and Englund receiving $900,000 AAV.
The signings come as the Calgary Flames look to improve their roster after a 34-39 record in the 2025-26 season, currently standing 14th in the Western Conference on a W1 streak.
Ben Jones returns to the Calgary Flames organization after spending two seasons with the Minnesota and Iowa Wild, scoring his first NHL goal in 2025-26.
Jake Livingstone, a 6’4” defenceman, brings 179 games of AHL experience and five NHL contests to the team.
Mike Benning, a right-shot blueliner, appeared in his first 18 NHL games with the Florida Panthers in 2025-26, scoring two goals and four assists for six points.
Andreas Englund, a veteran of 200 NHL games, split between the Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings, and Nashville Predators, has 20 points in his career.
The Calgary Flames will look to integrate these new signings into their lineup as they aim to improve their standing in the Western Conference.
As of July 2, 2026, the team is focused on preparing for the upcoming season, with these signings marking a key step in their offseason plans.
The experience and skills brought by these players will be essential in helping the Calgary Flames climb the standings and make a push for the playoffs.