By Canadian Press

Matthew Tkachuk signs three-year deal with Calgary Flames

Sep 25, 2019 | 6:44 AM

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Matthew Tkachuk to a three-year, US$21-million deal.

The move gets Tkachuk, who was a restricted free agent, to camp eight days before the Flames’ season opener on Oct. 3 against the Colorado Avalanche.

The 21-year-old native of Scottsdale, Ariz., had 34 goals and 43 assists last season.

Tkachuk has 71 goals and 103 assists for 174 points in 224 career games with the Flames.