Flames sign forward Derek Grant
by Staff Writer / Calgary FlamesCALGARY, AB -- The Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed forward Derek Grant to a one-year contract.
Grant, a native of Abbotsford, BC, was originally drafted in the fourth round (119th overall) in the 2008 NHL Draft by Ottawa. In 2014-15, Grant played 73 games for the Binghamton Senators of the AHL where he notched 21 goals and added 17 assists for 38 points. The 25-year-old has played 25 career NHL games for Ottawa and has two assists and four penalty minutes.
DEREK GRANT – CENTRE
BORN: Abbotsford, BC DATE: April 20, 1990
HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 206 lbs.
SHOOTS: Left
DRAFTED: OTT – 4th round, 119th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft
ACQUIRED: Signed as a free agent on July 1, 2015.