Byfield is slated to take on a larger role during the 2026-27 campaign following Anze Kopitar's retirement, Ryan Lambert of The Hockey News reports.
Nemec signed a five-year, $36.25 million contract with Calgary on Monday.
Middleton, a 2027 third-round pick, a 2028 fourth-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick were traded to the Flames from the Wild on Thursday in exchange for Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Englund signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Flames on Wednesday.
Stromgren signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Flames on Wednesday.
Livingstone signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Flames on Wednesday.
Laughton agreed to terms on a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Jones signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Flames on Wednesday.
Gustafsson signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday.
Jenik signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Kings on Wednesday.
The LA Kings are entering a grueling stretch, playing their third game in four days and fourth in six. After an overtime battle in Utah, they now head to Canada to face a Calgary team that has consistently proven difficult to beat. The Flames have claimed victory in seven of the last ten meetings, including a 2-0 loss on the road last month. Over the past three years, Calgary has thrived in the final month of the season against Pacific Division opponents, posting an 11–3–4 record. The Flames embrace the “spoiler” role and have an edge in goal—ranking 14th in Goals Saved Above Expected (-0.11), while the Kings sit 24th (-7.89). Los Angeles leads the NHL with 17 overtime losses. I like the home team.
