CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have secured a key piece of their forward group, signing the energetic and physical Martin Pospisil to a three-year contract extension worth US$7.5 million, the team announced Wednesday. The new deal for the Slovakian-born forward comes after a career-best season that saw him become an impactful player for the Flames.
Pospisil, 25, had a breakout year, recording 25 points (four goals and 21 assists) and racking up 84 penalty minutes in 81 games last season. His impressive point total was complemented by a feisty and aggressive playing style that resonated with both the coaching staff and the fans. The six-foot-two, 195-pound forward has a knack for getting under the skin of his opponents, and his team-leading 539 hits since his NHL debut on November 4, 2023, ranks him third in the league over that span.
A fourth-round pick (105th overall) in the 2018 NHL draft, Pospisil has steadily developed his game, transitioning from a prospect known for his grit to a reliable NHL forward who can contribute offensively. In his 144-game NHL career, Pospisil has registered 12 goals and 37 assists for a total of 49 points.
His hard-nosed style of play has not gone unnoticed on the international stage. Pospisil was recently named to Slovakia’s preliminary roster for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano and Cortina, Italy. He has already represented his country with distinction, tallying three goals and four assists at the 2024 Men’s World Championship and adding three assists in three games during an Olympic qualifying tournament.
Pospisil’s journey to a multi-year extension has been one of perseverance. After being drafted, he honed his skills in the USHL with the Sioux City Musketeers, where he was known for his high penalty minute totals, a trait that has carried over to his professional career. He then progressed to the AHL with the Stockton Heat, facing injury setbacks that tested his resolve. However, he has overcome these challenges to become an integral part of the Flames’ lineup.
The new contract is a vote of confidence from the Flames organization in Pospisil’s ability to be a consistent and impactful player. His versatility allows him to play up and down the lineup, providing energy and physicality to any line he is on. While he has spent time in the top-six, he has proven to be a highly effective bottom-six forward who can create space for his teammates and contribute on the scoresheet.
As the Flames look to build a competitive roster for the future, securing a player like Martin Pospisil, who brings a unique combination of skill, size, and tenacity, is a significant step in the right direction. Fans can look forward to seeing Pospisil’s agitating and exciting style of play at the Scotiabank Saddledome for years to come.
