The Calgary Flames will be without one of their most important defensemen for the remainder of the 2026-27 season after Kevin Bahl suffered an unusual injury.Bahl was unexpectedly absent from Calgary’s November 6 matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, leaving fans…
Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl will miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season after rupturing his Achilles tendon. The team announced on November 8 that the 26-year-old will undergo season-ending surgery and has been placed on injured reserve. Head coach Ryan Huska described the setback as a freak injury that occurred during pregame warmups before a November 6 game against the Anaheim Ducks.
Prior to the injury, Bahl had emerged as a crucial blue-liner, logging a team-high average of 21:56 of ice time per game across 16 appearances. To manage his absence, the Flames inserted Joel Hanley into the lineup and recalled Brayden Pachal from the AHL's Calgary Wranglers.
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