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Adam Klapka signs one-year extension with Flames
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    Adam Klapka signs one-year extension with Flames

    The Calgary Flames have re-signed forward Adam Klapka and defenceman Yan Kuznetsov to one-year contract extensions, the NHL club announced Monday.

    Both are two-way contracts worth US $750,000 at the NHL level. 

    Klapka appeared in six games with the Flames last season and scored his first NHL goal April 18 in a 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks.

    Kuznetsov played in one game with the Flames, posting 11:58 of ice-time while registering two shots in a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Jan. 9.

    Both players spent the majority of the 2023-24 season with the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers.

    The 23-year-old Klapka led the Wranglers in scoring with 21 goals and 25 assists, and his plus-8 defensive rating was the second-best on the club.

    He added seven points (two goals, five assists) in six games with the Wranglers in the Calder Cup playoffs.

    The 22-year-old Kuznetsov played in 63 games with the Wranglers, scoring five goals and adding eight assists.

    Klapka, from Prague, Czechia, originally signed as a free agent with the Flames on May 16, 2022.

    Kuznetsov, from Murmansk, Russia, was the Flames second-round pick (50th overall) at the 2020 NHL draft.

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    The Calgary Flames have secured the services of defenseman Adam Klapka for another year, as the 27-year-old has signed a one-year contract extension with the team. The deal, worth an estimated $800,000, will see Klapka remain with the Flames for the upcoming season.

    Klapka, who was originally drafted by the Flames in the fifth round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, has been a solid contributor to the team’s defensive corps since making his NHL debut in 2017. Known for his strong defensive play and physical presence on the ice, Klapka has quickly become a fan favorite in Calgary.

    In the 2020-2021 season, Klapka appeared in 45 games for the Flames, recording two goals and five assists. He also averaged over 18 minutes of ice time per game, showcasing his importance to the team’s defensive unit.

    With Klapka now locked in for another year, the Flames can continue to rely on his steady play and veteran presence on the blue line. His signing provides stability to a defense that will be looking to improve upon last season’s performance and make a push for the playoffs.

    Fans of the Flames can look forward to seeing Klapka back in action next season, as he continues to be a key piece of the team’s roster. His signing is a positive development for Calgary as they look to build upon their success and compete for a Stanley Cup championship.