What Happened
The Calgary Flames announced Friday that forward Alex Nylander has signed a one-year, two-way contract after attending training camp on a professional tryout. The deal pays $850,000 at the NHL level. Nylander, 28, spent the 2025-26 season with the AHL's Toronto Marlies, where he recorded 24 goals and 29 assists for 53 points in 65 games and added six goals in the Calder Cup playoffs.
Key Details
- Contract: one-year, two-way deal with an NHL salary of $850,000.
- Nylander turned his professional tryout into a permanent roster spot with Calgary.
- In 2025-26 with the AHL's Toronto Marlies, he had 24 goals and 29 assists for 53 points in 65 games.
- He scored six goals in the Marlies' Calder Cup-winning postseason run.
- The 28-year-old has appeared in 126 career NHL games for five organizations, recording 49 points (25 goals, 24 assists).
What It Means
Nylander adds forward depth to the Flames organization on a low-risk, two-way contract. His AHL production and playoff performance with the Marlies earned him the deal, while his 126 games of NHL experience across Buffalo, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Columbus and Toronto give Calgary a known option if injuries arise.
What's Next
Nylander will compete for a role within the Flames organization, with the two-way structure allowing him to move between Calgary and the AHL as needed.