Canada

Maple Leafs Sign Forward Calle Järnkrok

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Calle Järnkrok to a four-year contract. The average annual contract value is $2.1 million.

Jarnkrok, 30, joins the Maple Leafs after splitting the 2021-22 season between Calgary and Seattle, registering 30 total points (12 goals, 18 assists) in 66 games while adding four points (one goal, three assists) in 12 playoff game with the Flames. In 574 regular-season NHL games, the native of Gavle, Sweden, has amassed 241 points (106 goals, 135 assists) and 19 points (four goals, 15 assists) in 75 playoff games. Internationally, he has represented Sweden in several international tournaments, winning a gold medal at the 2013 IIHF World Championship and a bronze medal at the 2014 IIHF World Championship. Jarnkrok was originally drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the second round (51 overall ) in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.