Calgary Flames
· 2026-07-03
The Calgary Flames signed five players on the opening day of free agency, July 1, to add organizational depth to their roster.
The team reunited with centre Ben Jones, who signed a one-year, two-way contract worth $850,000 at the NHL level.
The Flames also re-signed forward William Stromgren to a one-year, two-way contract after he made his NHL debut with Calgary last season.
The signings come as the Calgary Flames look to improve their standing in the Western Conference, currently 14th with a 34-39 record and on a W1 streak as of July 3, 2026.
The team's defensive group has been bolstered with the addition of veteran Andreas Englund, who has appeared in 200 NHL games across five organizations.
The Flames also added defencemen Jake Livingstone and Mike Benning, who signed one-year, two-way contracts, to their roster.
Livingstone posted 17 points in 52 AHL games with the Charlotte Checkers last season, while Benning recorded six points in his first 18 NHL games with the Florida Panthers.
The signings are expected to provide depth and competition for the team's roster spots in the upcoming season.
The Calgary Flames are looking to turn their season around after a disappointing start, and these signings are a step in the right direction.
With the addition of these five players, the team's roster is starting to take shape for the upcoming season.
The Flames will look to build on their current W1 streak and climb the standings in the Western Conference.