Flames Sign Defenseman Staffan Kronwall

The Calgary Flames have announced that they have signed defenseman Staffan Kronwall. Exact length and financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He appeared in three games last season with the Washington Capitals, scoring no points. He was claimed off waivers by the Capitals from the Toronto Maple Leafs in February. Kronwall also played in 59 games with the Hershey Bears and Toronto Marlies of the AHL, scoring nine goals and 25 assists for 34 points. This is an okay depth signing for the Flames, as Kronwall has good size and is a very mobile defenseman. He does has some offensive upside, but not enough to make a huge impact at the NHL level. He will likely be a sixth or seventh defenseman for the Flames next season.