The Calgary Flames had plenty of business to get done this summer, and for the most part, it's been another productive off-season for the organization under the ever impressive Craig Conroy in the General Manager role.
At the 2026 NHL Draft, the Flames did some great business, and after trading Blake Coleman for several draft picks and Jake Middleton, it's clear that the priority of this organization remains the future.
As a result, many expected 23-year-old former first-round pick Brennan Othmann, an RFA this summer to be re-signed, but entering training camp, there was no word on a new deal. Now however, that has changed, and on Friday, the team took to social media to make an official announcement.
Brennan Othmann Officially Re-Signs With the Calgary Flames
After weeks of questioning what's happening with Othmann, the team worked quickly upon the commencement of training camp, revealing on Friday that Othmann has signed a one-year extension to remain in Calgary.
Signed, sealed, and delivered!
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) September 18, 2026
We have signed forward Brennan Othmann to a one-year, two-way contract with an AAV of $975,000!
📄: https://t.co/gBEer791Jo pic.twitter.com/1sGGAjBE1M
The contract is a two-way deal for the left winger carrying an average annual value of $975,000, and while he's likely to start the year in the American Hockey League, there's no reason why Othmann can't push for a genuine role in the NHL across the next 8 months.
Will Brennan Othmann Push for a Role in the NHL?
Last season, Othmann was acquired by the Flames in a deal that cost them prospect Jacob Battaglia, and after arriving, the former No. 16 pick posted 1 goal and 7 points across 14 game played before tallying a goal and two points in two NHL games.
Simply put, the talent for Othmann has always been there, but without a sustained opportunity, he's been unable to prove that at the highest level, and at 23-years-old, the chances he's going to get will be more limited with the future arriving in Calgary this season. That means that whenever he gets an opportunity, Othmann needs to take it with both hands like he did in 2025/26, and if he continues to produce, there may be a bottom-six role available.
Ultimately, Othmann is a player that Calgary should give chances too, and while he may begin the year in the AHL, after signing him to a one-year deal, don't be shocked to see him get more chances down the stretch for the organization.
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