Sweden forward David Edstrom (15) and teammates Axel Hurtig (6) and Axel Sandin Pellikka react following their loss in semifinal action against Finland at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament in Ottawa, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

By The Canadian Press

Flames sign defenceman Axel Hurtig to thee-year, entry-level deal

Apr 1, 2026 | 11:23 AM

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Axel Hurtig to a three-year entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday.

The deal carries an average annual value of US$990,000.

The 20-year-old Swede had a career-best 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) in 64 regular-season games as captain of the Calgary Hitmen this season.

He has a goal and two assists so far in the Western Hockey League’s playoffs as the Hitmen have a 3-0 lead over Brandon heading into Game 4 of their first-round series Thursday.

Hurtig was selected by the Flames in the seventh round (208th overall) of the 2023 NHL draft.

He represented Sweden at the 2025 world junior hockey championship.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 1, 2026.

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