The Calgary Flames extended defenceman Joel Hanley's contract for two years with an average annual value of US$1.75 million. Concurrently, the club's backup goalie Dan Vladar departed to sign a two-year contract worth $3.35 million annually with the Philadelphia Flyers. Hanley, 34, played a career-high 53 games for Calgary last season, while Vladar, 27, spent four seasons with the Flames, starting 95 games.
Flames sign Joel Hanley to 2-year extension, Dan Vladar leaving to join Flyers
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Calgary Flames extended defenceman Joel Hanley's contract for two years with an average annual value of US$1.75 million. Concurrently, the club's backup goalie Dan Vladar departed to sign a two-year contract worth $3.35 million annually with the Philadelphia Flyers. Hanley, 34, played a career-high 53 games for Calgary last season, while Vladar, 27, spent four seasons with the Flames, starting 95 games.
- 1 March 5, 2024: Calgary claimed Joel Hanley off waivers.
- 2 Saturday (prior to July 1, 2025): Flames signed Kevin Bahl to a six-year, $32.1-million extension.
- 3 Tuesday, July 1, 2025: Calgary Flames announced Joel Hanley's two-year contract extension.
- 4 Tuesday, July 1, 2025: Philadelphia Flyers announced Dan Vladar's two-year contract.
- Joel Hanley remains with the Calgary Flames
- Dan Vladar leaves the Calgary Flames to join the Philadelphia Flyers
- Changes in team rosters and salary cap implications
What: The Calgary Flames extended defenceman Joel Hanley's contract by two years, and backup goalie Dan Vladar signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.
When: Announced Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Hanley was claimed off waivers on March 5, 2024. Kevin Bahl signed his extension on Saturday (prior to July 1, 2025).
Where: Calgary (Flames), Philadelphia (Flyers), Keswick, Ontario (Hanley's hometown).
Why: Standard NHL player transactions, including contract extensions for key players and free agency signings for departing players.
How: Through contract negotiations and official announcements by the respective NHL clubs.