Calgary Flames Sign RFA Forward Connor Zary to 3-Year Extension

The Calgary Flames have signed restricted free agent forward Connor Zary to a three-year contract extension worth $11.33 million, with an average annual value of $3.775 million. Zary, who turns 24 this season, is coming off a knee injury that limited him to 54 games in the 2024-25 season, during which he scored 13 goals and 14 assists for 27 points. The former first-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft has played his entire NHL career with the Flames, accumulating 61 points in 117 games. The contract is viewed as a bridge deal that reflects both Zary’s potential and the Flames’ confidence in him as they aim to be playoff contenders. Zary is expected to play a larger offensive role in the upcoming season, possibly on the first line, and the deal aligns with Calgary’s strategy of locking up its young core players. General Manager Craig Conroy has emphasized the importance of securing key young talent like Zary and plans to continue this trend with other pending restricted free agents.