In recent Calgary Flames news, it has been announced that they have signed forward Parker Bell to a rookie contract valued at $2,572,500 million. This contract will result in a $857,500 yearly salary cap hit for the Flames.
Was this a huge overpay for Bell or is he worth every penny? I will let you decide in the comments below.
At the 2022 NHL entry draft, the Calgary Flames selected Parker Bell in the sixth round as the 155th overall pick.
Bell’s new contract includes a signing bonus of $82,500 on each year of his rookie contract.
What does the Parker Bell contract mean for the Calgary Flames?
To get an idea of how Parker Bell’s contract impacts the Calgary Flames’ projected cap space for the 2023-24 season, check out the updated salary cap information for the team.
The Flames currently have $-213,333 available cap space for the coming season.
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Parker Bell contract breakdown
| SEASON | CAP HIT | S. BONUSES | BASE SALARY | TOTAL SALARY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $857,500 | $82,500 | $775,000 | $857,500 |
| 2024-25 | $857,500 | $82,500 | $775,000 | $857,500 |
| 2025-26 | $857,500 | $82,500 | $775,000 | $857,500 |
| TOTAL | $2,572,500 | $247,500 | $2,325,000 | $2,572,500 |
