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Jonathan Castagna inks three-year deal with Calgary Flames after Utah trade

From Cornell standout to Flames prospect: Castagna's journey takes a big leap. Can his two-way talent earn him an NHL roster spot by 2026?

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Calgary Flames Sign Forward Jonathan Castagna to Entry-Level Contract

Jonathan Castagna inks three-year deal with Calgary Flames after Utah trade

The Calgary Flames have signed forward Jonathan Castagna to a three-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Monday.

The deal carries an average annual value of US$1.075 million and will start in the 2026-27 season.

Castagna will join the American Hockey League's Calgary Wranglers on a professional tryout contract for the remainder of this season.

The 20-year-old from Toronto, had a team-leading 34 points (15 goals, 19 assists) in 34 NCAA games with Cornell this season.

He earned a spot on the All-ECAC First Team and was named the conference's top defensive forward.

Castagna, who is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury was acquired by Calgary from Utah on March 4 in a trade that sent defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to the Mammoth.

The Mammoth (then the Arizona Coyotes) selected Castagna in the third round, 70th overall, of the 2023 NHL draft.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 30, 2026.

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