Flames Sign Henrik Karlsson to Two-Year Contract

The Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed goaltender Henrik Karlsson to a two-year contract extension worth $1.75 million. The deal will average out to $875,000 per season. He would have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1. In 17 games last season, he posted a 4-5-6 record, with a 2.58 GAA and a .908 save percentage. Not a bad depth signing for the Flames, as Karlsson as good size and some upside to becoming a starting goaltender. Look for him to continue to be the backup to Miikka Kiprusoff over the next two years.

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.

Flames Acquire Goaltender Karlsson from Sharks

The Calgary Flames announced on Saturday that they have acquired goaltender Henrik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2010 Entry Draft. The Sharks 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. He is eligible for restricted free agency on July 1. Not a bad move for the Flames to make, as Karlsson has very good size and has some upside to become a starting goaltender. Karlsson currently has a contract in place to play in the KHL next season, so the Sharks likely decided to trade him than risk losing him for nothing if he decides to pursue a career in the KHL. However, he could likely head to training camp with the Flames in the fall with an eye on the backup role depending on what Calgary does this summer. Karlsson could have found new life with the Flames, but if can't secure a spot on the team, he could end up playing in the KHL next season.