Calgary Flames sign forward Elias Lindholm to six-year contract

By Staff The Canadian Press

Posted July 16, 2018 12:07 pm EST

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FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2018 file photo Carolina Hurricanes centre Elias Lindholm celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. The Hurricanes have acquired defenceman Dougie Hamilton as part of a blockbuster trade with the Calgary Flames at the NHL draft. Carolina got Hamilton, winger Micheal Ferland and prospect Adam Fox from Calgary for Lindholm and defenceman Noah Hanifin. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file)

The Calgary Flames have signed forward Elias Lindholm to a six-year contract with an average annual value of US$4.85 million.

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The native of Boden, Sweden was acquired by Calgary along with defenceman Noah Hanafin in a June 23 in a trade that sent defencemen Dougie Hamilton and Adam Fox and forward Michael Ferland to Carolina.

Lindholm had 64 goals and 124 assists in 374 games over five seasons with Carolina.

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He had 16 goals and 28 assists in 81 games this past season.

The 23-year-old was drafted fifth overall by Carolina in the 2013 NHL draft.