Flames Sign Goaltender Karlsson to One-Year Deal

The Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed goaltender Henrik Karlsson to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been a restricted free agent on July 1. The Flames acquired the Swedish netminder from the San Jose Sharks on June 26 in a draft day trade that sent a sixth round pick to the Sharks. San Jose used the pick to select defenseman Konrad Abeltshauser. Karlsson appeared in 34 games last season with Farjestad of the Swedish League, posting a 2.45 GAA with a .914 save percentage and three shutouts. Not a bad depth signing for the Flames, as Karlsson has very good size and some upside to become a starting goaltender. He signed a contract on June 14 to play in the KHL next season, so it's likely that he will be with the Flames organization instead. If that's the case, Karlsson could end up as the backup in Calgary next season depending if the Flames feel they need to add more depth in goal during the summer.