Rämö Returns to Calgary on One-Year Deal
Karri Rämö is coming back to Calgary after re-signing with the Flames for one-year, $3.8 million. The contract was signed shortly before he became an unrestricted free agent.
It’s an interesting move for the Flames as they now have three goaltenders with one-way contracts. Something must now happen between Jonas Hiller, Joni Ortio, and Rämö – unless the Flames plan on carrying three goaltenders for the entire season.
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The signing isn’t completely out of the blue, as Rämö expressed his desire to stay in the city of Calgary. What is surprising is how short of a term the contract is. The goaltending market is likely very weak, and he may see a return to Calgary as his best chance to be a starting goaltender.
Ortio may be very concerned about this signing, as previously mentioned, he is on a one-way deal and was planning on making a run for the starter’s role. It is a risky move if they send him down to the AHL because he would have to clear waivers, so the situation will be one to keep an eye on.
