Canadiens sign forward Artturi Lehkonen to two-year contract

The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms with forward Artturi Lehkonen on a two-year contract, the team announced Thursday.

The Finn’s deal carries an AAV of $2.4 million and runs through the 2020-21 season.

Canadiens agree to terms on a 2-year contract with forward Artturi Lehkonen (AAV of $2.4 million).

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In 82 games with the Canadiens last season, Lehkonen set career highs in points (31), assists (20), and plus-minus rating (plus-10).

Lehkonen, 23, has appeared in 221 NHL games for Montreal since being drafted by the organization No. 55 overall in 2013.

July 11, 2019

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4:56 pm | DetailsFull Signing Details

Artturi Lehkonen

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SIGNED BY

Montreal Canadiens

LENGTH

2 yrs

CONTRACT TYPE

Re-signing

SALARY CAP HIT

$2.4 million

TOTAL

$4.8 million

July 11, 2019 - 4:56 pm

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