Calgary Flames
· 2026-06-26
The Calgary Flames have re-signed forwards Rory Kerins and Sam Morton to one-year contracts, retaining two key prospects in the organization.
The Flames announced the signings on the eve of the 2026 NHL Draft, with both players inking identical $850k deals.
The new contracts represent a salary increase for both Kerins and Morton, who earned $775k last season on their respective two-way pacts.
Kerins and Morton will remain with the Flames organization for another season, providing depth and talent to the team.
Rory Kerins played four games in the NHL last season and was the Wranglers' third leading scorer with 57 points.
Sam Morton played 68 games with the Wranglers and saw action in three games with the Flames, scoring one goal.
The Flames have roughly $21 million in cap space, according to Cap Wages, and 10 picks in this year's draft.
As of June 26, 2026, the Calgary Flames stand 14th in the Western Conference with a 34-39 record, on a W1 streak.
The re-signing of Kerins and Morton is a key move for the Flames, who are looking to build on their current momentum.
And with the NHL Draft approaching, the Flames will look to add more talent to their roster.
But for now, the focus is on the re-signed prospects, who will look to make an impact in the upcoming season.
So the Flames will head into the draft with a strong foundation, thanks to the re-signing of Kerins and Morton.
The Flames' current standing is a testament to their hard work, but they will look to improve on their record in the upcoming season.