The Calgary Flames officially announced on Wednesday that they have reached a three-year contract extension agreement with impactful forward Martin Pospisil. This significant deal is valued at US$7.5 million in total, translating to an average annual value (AAV) of $2.5 million.
Hailing from Zvolen, Slovakia, Pospisil achieved a personal best last season, accumulating 25 points, comprising four goals and 21 assists. He also recorded a notable 84 penalty minutes over 81 appearances for the Flames, showcasing his robust and determined presence on the ice.
Since his NHL debut on November 4, 2023, the 6-foot-2, 195-pound forward has established himself as a physical force. He has led the Flames with an impressive 539 hits, a remarkable total that also ranks him as the third-highest in the entire league during that specific period, underscoring his hard-nosed and impactful playing style.
Contract Snapshot: Martin Pospisil
- Team: Calgary Flames
- Player: Martin Pospisil
- Length: 3 Years
- Total Value: US$7.5 Million
- Average Annual Value (AAV): US$2.5 Million
- Contract Type: Extension
Beyond his contributions to the club, the 25-year-old left-shot winger has also earned significant international recognition. He has been named to Slovakia`s preliminary roster for the prestigious 2026 Olympic Winter Games, which are scheduled to take place in Milano and Cortina, Italy. Pospisil joins five other talented skaters in this elite selection.
Pospisil`s performance on the international stage has been consistently strong. He contributed three goals and four assists for Slovakia at the 2024 Men`s World Championship. Furthermore, he provided three assists in just three games for his country during an Olympic qualifying tournament, further solidifying his value to the national team`s success.
Originally a fourth-round selection (105th overall) by Calgary in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Pospisil has steadily developed his game over the years. To date, he holds a career total of 12 goals and 37 assists across 144 NHL games, demonstrating continuous growth and a reliable contribution to the Flames` lineup.
