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Brayden Pachal
| Position | Right Defense | Current Team | Calgary Flames |
| Shoots | Right | Current Contract | 2 years |
| Height | 6'2" | Expires | 2026-27 |
| Weight (lbs) | 202 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 27 |
| Age | 26 (Aug 23, 1999) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | Undrafted |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | Calgary Flames | Signed 2 years @ $1.188M AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights | Signed 2 years @ $775K AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Signed 1 year @ $750K AAV starting in 2022-23 | |
| Sep 20, 2019 | Vegas Golden Knights | Signed to an entry level contract. |
Status History Coming Soon
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | VGK | 2 | 19:31 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.12 | -0.12 | 0.00 | 3.95 | -3.95 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 10 | 152:59 | 0.00 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.24 | -0.24 | 0.00 | 3.46 | -3.46 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2023-24 | VGK | 17 | 223:04 | 0.27 | 0.00 | 0.27 | 0.23 | 0.04 | 5.56 | 4.71 | 0.84 | 4.17 | 4.17 |
| 2023-24 | CGY | 33 | 436:48 | 0.14 | 0.55 | 0.69 | 0.21 | -0.08 | 3.03 | 4.71 | -1.68 | 4.00 | 6.00 |
| 2023-24 | CGY, VGK | 50 | 659:52 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 0.55 | 0.22 | -0.04 | 3.92 | 4.71 | -0.79 | 4.05 | 5.41 |
| 2024-25 | CGY | 76 | 971:18 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 0.68 | 0.16 | 0.03 | 5.00 | 4.29 | 0.71 | 0.00 | 1.98 |
| 2025-26 | CGY | 4 | 46:59 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.15 | -0.15 | 0.00 | 3.80 | -3.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | VGK | 2 | 19:31 | 52.26 | 0.00 | 2.95 | 27.67 | 6.15 | 1.27 | 0.00 | 69.93 | 0.44 | -1.07 | 18.19 |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 10 | 152:59 | 43.93 | 1.57 | 2.50 | 39.22 | 1.18 | 2.34 | 57.14 | 51.69 | -0.31 | 0.22 | -5.36 |
| 2023-24 | VGK | 17 | 223:04 | 34.43 | 1.34 | 1.93 | 49.22 | 2.15 | 2.91 | 38.46 | 39.92 | -0.78 | 0.53 | -13.44 |
| 2023-24 | CGY | 33 | 436:48 | 38.32 | 2.34 | 2.24 | 41.90 | 2.61 | 2.24 | 47.22 | 49.95 | -0.52 | -0.29 | -2.18 |
| 2023-24 | CGY, VGK | 50 | 659:52 | 37.01 | 2.00 | 2.14 | 44.37 | 2.46 | 2.47 | 44.90 | 46.38 | -0.61 | -0.01 | -6.15 |
| 2024-25 | CGY | 76 | 971:18 | 41.20 | 2.16 | 2.24 | 43.18 | 1.85 | 2.39 | 53.85 | 48.48 | -0.09 | 0.06 | -1.58 |
| 2025-26 | CGY | 4 | 46:59 | 42.14 | 1.28 | 1.96 | 37.03 | 3.83 | 2.02 | 25.00 | 49.28 | -0.01 | -0.17 | 2.00 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 19.6 | 0.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 84.1 | 73.2 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| 2022-23 | 10 | 20.9 | 0.2 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 89.4 | 72.9 | 73.3 | 26.7 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2023-24 | 50 | 21.4 | 0.3 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 93.3 | 66.7 | 72.2 | 16.7 | 11.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 22.2 | 0.2 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 87.4 | 67.8 | 80.4 | 11.8 | 7.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2025-26 | 4 | 20.6 | 0.4 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 75.7 | 68.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Defense Pairs
Season
| Season | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | CGY | 2.25 | 1.74 | 56.41 | 2.44 | 2.30 | 51.49 | 0.10 | -0.09 | 2.02 | ||
| 2024-25 | CGY | 1.50 | 2.50 | 37.50 | 1.95 | 2.65 | 42.38 | -0.48 | 0.53 | -11.00 | ||
| 2024-25 | CGY | 1.90 | 2.53 | 42.86 | 1.31 | 2.31 | 36.07 | -1.06 | 0.03 | -14.80 | ||
| 2024-25 | CGY | 4.39 | 2.20 | 66.67 | 2.17 | 2.95 | 42.37 | -0.15 | 0.65 | -7.84 | ||
| 2024-25 | CGY | 1.94 | 1.94 | 50.00 | 2.22 | 2.29 | 49.19 | -0.03 | 0.02 | -0.53 | ||
| 2024-25 | CGY | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 1.24 | 2.59 | 32.40 | -1.12 | 0.28 | -18.19 | ||
| 2023-24 | CGY | 2.53 | 2.53 | 50.00 | 2.29 | 2.54 | 47.43 | -0.34 | 0.04 | -3.87 | ||
| 2023-24 | VGK | 1.89 | 1.42 | 57.14 | 1.85 | 2.65 | 41.13 | -0.88 | 0.18 | -11.46 | ||
| 2023-24 | CGY | 1.68 | 4.21 | 28.57 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 49.17 | -0.36 | 0.12 | -4.70 | ||
| 2023-24 | VGK | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 1.18 | 2.44 | 32.63 | -1.18 | -0.31 | -13.57 | ||
| 2023-24 | CGY | 5.49 | 1.37 | 80.00 | 2.37 | 1.45 | 62.02 | -0.14 | -1.10 | 12.51 | ||
| 2023-24 | CGY | 1.53 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 1.12 | 1.71 | 39.59 | -1.96 | -0.94 | -14.14 | ||
| 2023-24 | VGK | 0.00 | 7.59 | 0.00 | 1.57 | 3.64 | 30.15 | -1.09 | 1.18 | -21.79 | ||
| 2023-24 | CGY | 2.53 | 5.06 | 33.33 | 2.87 | 1.11 | 72.08 | 0.26 | -1.36 | 20.70 | ||
| 2022-23 | VGK | 0.81 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 51.29 | -0.52 | 0.26 | -7.15 | ||
| 2022-23 | VGK | 1.65 | 1.65 | 50.00 | 2.83 | 1.79 | 61.30 | 0.12 | -0.43 | 6.30 | ||
| 2022-23 | VGK | 2.06 | 2.06 | 50.00 | 2.02 | 2.23 | 47.55 | -0.42 | 0.36 | -9.12 |
Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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Game Takes: Flames 4 Oilers 3 (SO) at Calgary Puck (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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An updated look at the Flames’ defensive depth chart at The Win Column (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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An updated look at the Calgary Flames current roster situation for opening night at Scotia Place at The Win Column (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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Defensive battles to watch during Calgary Flames training camp at The Win Column (Sun Sep 21, 2025)
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After day one of training camp, the Calgary Flames’ lines are starting to take shape at The Win Column (Fri Sep 19, 2025)
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2025 Top 25 Under 25: Best of the Rest at Calgary Hockey Now (Sat Sep 13, 2025)
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Calgary Flames Pre-Camp Defense and Goalie Projections at Calgary Hockey Now (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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2025 Top 25 Under 25: Best of the Rest at Calgary Hockey Now (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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Reviewing the Calgary Flames NHL 26 overall ratings at The Win Column (Sun Sep 7, 2025)
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Calgary Flames 2025-26 season preview at The Win Column (Tue Aug 26, 2025)
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A look at how Zayne Parekh may place in the Calder Trophy race this upcoming season at The Win Column (Mon Aug 25, 2025)
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How the Calgary Flames’ defence group could look in 2025–26 at The Win Column (Tue Aug 19, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 24 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $125,000 | RFA | ||
| 2024-25 | 25 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,550,000 | $1,550,000 | $900,000 |
Signed: July 29, 2023
Team: Vegas Golden Knights
GM:
Kelly McCrimmon
Exp. Status: RFA-arb
Cap %: 0.93
Note: Guaranteed Minimum Salary of $200,000 for 2023-24
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 23 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $125,000 | RFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $125,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 20 | $765,000 | $765,000 | - | $45,000 | $700,000 | $745,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2020-21 | 21 | $765,000 | $765,000 | - | $50,000 | $700,000 | $750,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2021-22 | 22 | $765,000 | $765,000 | - | $50,000 | $750,000 | $800,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | - | $145,000 | $2,150,000 | $2,295,000 | $210,000 |
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2008-09 | Brick Invitational | Team Saskatchewan | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2012-13 | SBAAHL | Estevan Bruins Bantam AA | 24 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2013-14 | SBAAHL | Estevan Bruins Bantam AA | 31 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 66 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 14 | ||||||||
| 2014-15 | CWG | Team Saskatchewan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12 | ||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | SMHL | Moose Jaw Warriors | 39 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 40 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||
| 2014-15 | SJHL | Estevan Bruins | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2015-16 | WHL | Victoria Royals | 40 | 1 | 5 | 6 | +11 | 29 | 12 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 8 | |||||||
| 2016-17 | WHL | Victoria Royals | 35 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -9 | 46 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | WHL | Prince Albert Raiders | 30 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -1 | 37 | ||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | WHL | Prince Albert Raiders | 68 | 7 | 19 | 26 | -10 | 100 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 6 | ||||||
| 2018-19 | Memorial Cup | Prince Albert Raiders | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | WHL | Prince Albert Raiders | 66 | 15 | 36 | 51 | +76 | 113 | 23 | 1 | 7 | 8 | +12 | 28 | ||||||
| 2019-20 | AHL | Chicago Wolves | 48 | 1 | 9 | 10 | -2 | 44 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | ECHL | Fort Wayne Komets | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | AHL | Henderson Silver Knights | 24 | 2 | 5 | 7 | +6 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +7 | 5 | |||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Vegas Golden Knights | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0.0 | 9:46 | ||||||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Henderson Silver Knights | 65 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -4 | 90 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Henderson Silver Knights | 55 | 3 | 12 | 15 | +5 | 90 | ||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Vegas Golden Knights | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 8 | 18 | 0.0 | 16:37 | 1 | 2 | 0.0 | 11:45 | |||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 33 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 39 | 34 | 2.9 | 14:43 | |||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Vegas Golden Knights | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 12 | 18 | 5.6 | 14:37 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 76 | 3 | 9 | 12 | +5 | 88 | 61 | 4.9 | 14:14 | |||||||||
| 2025-26 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 4 | 3 | 0.0 | 12:49 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 142 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 0 | 151 | 135 | 3.7 | 14:27 | 1 | 2 | - | 11:45 | |||||||