Flames sign 1st-rounder Valimaki to entry-level deal

The Calgary Flames' 2017 first-round pick is officially under contract.

Juuso Valimaki, the 16th overall selection in last month's draft, signed his entry-level deal Friday.

The 18-year-old Finnish defenseman scored 19 goals and racked up 61 points in 60 regular-season games with the WHL's Tri-City Americans this past season.