Calgary Flames sign Kevin Bahl to six-year contract extension
The Calgary Flames have locked up their best left-shot defenceman to a long-term deal.
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The Flames announced Saturday that Kevin Bahl has signed a six-year contract extension that carries an annual cap-hit of US$5.35 million.
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It's a bit of a belated birthday gift for Bahl, who turned 25 earlier this week. It also solidifies his status as part of the future core at the Saddledome/Scotia Place and scratches another name from Craig Conroy's list of restricted free agents.
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Acquired last summer in a trade with the New Jersey Devils, Bahl made an impressive introduction in his first campaign in Calgary. In 73 appearances, the stay-at-home blue-liner recorded three goals and 20 points and finished third on the team in average ice-time, logging 21:23 per night. Those numbers are all new career-highs.
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At 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds and with a major wingspan, Bahl also ranked among the league leaders in stick-checks.
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