Calgary Flames sign forward Josh Leivo to one-year deal

Vancouver Canucks' Josh Leivo celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver. (Darryl Dyck/CP)

The Calgary Flames have signed forward Josh Leivo to a one-year contract, the team announced Saturday.

The deal is valued at $875,000.

Leivo, 27, recorded seven goals and 19 points in 36 games with the Vancouver Canucks last season. In 169 career NHL games, he has tallied 31 goals and 65 points between the Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Innisfil, Ont., native was selected by Toronto in the third round of the 2011 NHL Draft, 86th overall.

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