The Calgary Flames signed first-round pick Juuso Valimaki to a three-year entry-level deal on Friday. He spent the last two seasons on the blue line for the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League.

Last year, he totaled 19 goals and 42 assists in 60 regular season games.

The 18-year-old native of Nokia, Finland, was selected No. 16 overall by Calgary.