The Calgary Flames signed their 2016 first round draft pick Matt Tkachuk today. CapFriendly reports the deal as three years, $2.78MM. The cap hit will be $925K.
Tkachuk was the sixth overall pick in the draft and recently played with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League. Tkachuk had 107 points (30-77) in 57 games. London captured the Memorial Cup on Tkachuk’s game winning goal in overtime. Tkachuk finished the playoffs with 40 points (20-20) and had five goals and three assists in four games during the Memorial Cup Tournament.