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Brayden Pachal quietly makes himself 'invaluable' to Flames' blueline Defenceman Brayden Pachal has played every game for the Calgary Flames this year, while his partners have continued to rotate.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Brayden Pachal quietly making himself 'invaluable' to Flames blueline Defenceman Brayden Pachal has played every game for the Calgary Flames this year, while his partners have continued to rotate.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Light on offense, still playing Pachal was held off the scoresheet for the 18th straight game in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Islanders.

Impact Pachal earned a helper Opening Night versus the Canucks, but he hasn't gotten on the scoresheet since. The 25-year-old defenseman also hasn't been scratched, doing an excellent job of keeping Tyson Barrie and Joel Hanley in limited roles. Pachal may be lacking in offense, but he has 50 hits, 25 blocked shots, 17 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 19 outings, so he's still contributing in the non-scoring areas.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in overtime win Pachal logged an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Pachal set up Jonathan Huberdeau's third-period tally. Between Calgary and Vegas last year, Pachal managed two goals, five assists, 52 shots on net, 130 hits, 68 blocked shots and 51 PIM. He is in a third-pairing role to begin 2024-25, but the 25-year-old defenseman could be at risk of losing his place in the lineup to Tyson Barrie, who signed with the Flames after a decent showing in the preseason.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone goal in loss Pachal scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Pachal broke up Thatcher Demko's shutout bid midway through the third period. The defenseman has two points over his last three games, but Pachal has struggled to generate consistent offense even with more playing time as a Flame. For the season, he has two goals, seven points, 51 shots on net, 130 hits, 63 blocked shots, 51 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 49 appearances between Calgary and Vegas.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes shorthanded assist Pachal notched a shorthanded assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Friday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact Pachal set up an Andrew Mangiapane tally in the first period. The helper ended a nine-game slump for Pachal, who has seen steady usage on the third pairing with the Flames. The 24-year-old defenseman has six points, 48 shots on net, 127 hits, 61 blocked shots, 51 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 47 appearances between Calgary and Vegas this season.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks apple Saturday Pachal notched an assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Pachal set up Joel Hanley's tally late in the third period. The 24-year-old Pachal has a helper in three of the last five games while seeing consistent playing time on the Flames' third pairing. He's up to five points, 37 shots on net, 103 hits, 50 blocked shots, 43 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 37 appearances between Calgary and Vegas this season.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper in loss Pachal posted an assist, two blocked shots and four PIM in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Pachal set up a Kevin Rooney tally in the second period. While Pachal has been limited to third-pairing minutes, he's been in the lineup regularly over the likes of Dennis Gilbert and Nikita Okhotyuk over the last couple of weeks. Pachal has four points, 36 shots on net, 102 hits, 49 blocked shots, 43 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 36 appearances between the Flames and the Golden Knights this season.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends assist Pachal notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact The helper was Pachal's second point in 16 outings with the Flames. He has been a regular on their blue line since he was claimed off waivers from the Golden Knights. Pachal is up to three points, 31 shots on net, 94 hits, 43 blocked shots, 39 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 33 appearances between the two teams this season. He'll likely continue to see third-pairing usage in Calgary.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes' Teravainen And Aho Take Advantage Of Pachal's Mistake With Slick Give-And-Go Goal

MARCH 10, 2024 • YOUTUBE

First point in new colors Pachal recorded an assist and five hits in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Oilers.

Impact The helper was Pachal's first point in nine games with the Flames. He has two points, 25 shots on net, 74 hits, 30 blocked shots, 24 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 26 outings when accounting for his time with the Golden Knights earlier in the campaign. Pachal has maintained a third-pairing spot over Dennis Gilbert and Jordan Oesterle for much of February, and there will likely be room for all of those blueliners if the Flames deal away Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev at the deadline.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Calgary Pachal was claimed off waivers by the Flames on Sunday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pachal was waived by the Golden Knights on Saturday, but he'll now have an opportunity to stick in the NHL with Calgary. The 24-year-old blueliner had a goal, 42 hits and 23 blocked shots in 17 games with Vegas. Pachal will likely compete with Jordan Oesterle for a spot as the Flames' seventh defenseman.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waivers Pachal was put on waivers Saturday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Pachal has one goal, 18 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and 42 hits over 17 NHL outings this season. The 24-year-old blueliner hasn't been in the lineup since Jan. 4, so he could get some playing time with AHL Henderson if another team doesn't claim him.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still stuck on outside looking in Pachal has played in just four games since the start of December.

Impact Pachal remains a stalwart among the healthy scratches for Vegas, which is still missing Shea Theodore (upper body), Ben Hutton (undisclosed), Daniil Miromanov (undisclosed) and Tobias Bjornfot (undisclosed) from the blue line. Once a couple of those defensemen return, Pachal will likely be waived, though he may stay on the roster longer than waivers-exempt Kaedan Korczak.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Press box regular Pachal has played in just two of the Golden Knights' 10 games in December.

Impact Aside from Shea Theodore (upper body), the Vegas defense is healthy, leaving Pachal in limbo as the seventh defenseman. The 24-year-old hasn't helped his own cause, failing to record a point in his last 13 contests. He has just one point, a goal, with 38 hits, 20 blocked shots, 16 shots on net and 10 PIM through 15 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling to get in lineup Pachal has been scratched for the last four games.

Impact Pachal was a regular on the third pairing early in the campaign when the Golden Knights had injured defensemen, but they've been healthier of late. Nicolas Hague (lower body) is the only regular out of the lineup, but Ben Hutton has seemingly surpassed Pachal as the fill-in option. Until a spot opens up, expect Pachal to see a lot of time in the press box as a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first career goal Pachal scored a goal on two shots, went plus-3, levied two hits and added two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Pachal has gotten a chance to play on the third pairing with Alec Martinez (upper body) and Zach Whitecloud (upper body) on injured reserve to start the season. The goal was Pachal's first at the NHL level -- he produced two assists over 12 games across the previous two campaigns. The 24-year-old's stay with the big club may prove temporary once the Golden Knights get healthier on defense.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs two-year deal Pachal, who was eligible to become a restricted free agent Saturday, inked a two-year, $1.55 million contract with Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact Pachal had two assists in 10 games with Vegas in 2022-23. He also contributed three goals and 15 points in 55 AHL outings with Henderson. He'll compete for a third-pairing spot with the Golden Knights during training camp.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up with Golden Knights Pachal was summoned from AHL Henderson on Saturday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact Pachal earned two assists, 18 shots on goal, 12 blocked shots and 27 hits in 10 NHL outings during the 2022-23 season. He could be an extra defender for the Golden Knights in the playoffs.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Pachal tallied two assists in 10 games with the Golden Knights this season. He could rejoin the postseason roster.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Vegas Pachal was summoned from AHL Henderson on Monday.

Impact Pachal has chipped in two assists, 16 shots on goal and 24 hits in nine appearances with Vegas this season. He will be an option for Tuesday's contest against Seattle due to the absences of Shea Theodore (undisclosed) and Zach Whitecloud (lower body).

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to AHL again Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Pachal didn't play versus the Stars on Saturday, and the Golden Knights don't play again until Tuesday. Pachal could be back up in the NHL if the team needs defensive depth for Tuesday's home finale versus the Kraken.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club Pachal was recalled from AHL Henderson on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Pachal will likely be on hand as emergency defensive depth Thursday. He's unlikely to play against the Kings.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to AHL Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Pachal was a healthy scratch for the Golden Knights' last five games as emergency defensive depth. His return to the minors could be a sign Shea Theodore (undisclosed) might be ready to play Thursday against the Kings.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted by Vegas Pachal was summoned by Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact Pachal has three goals and 15 points in 55 AHL contests with Henderson in 2022-23. He's also recorded two assists, six PIM and 24 hits in nine outings with Vegas this season. Shea Theodore (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Thursday, and that's probably why the Golden Knights decided to call up Pachal.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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