Flames' Lauri Korpikoski: Inks PTO with Calgary

Korpikoski signed a professional tryout agreement with the Flames on Friday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet reports.

Analysis:

The former No. 19 overall pick in the 2004 draft played with Edmonton during the 2015-16 campaign, totaling 22 points over 71 games. Korpikoski stands out as a top-notch skater with a quick release that helped him tally 40 and 37 points, respectively, with the Coyotes in the 2010-11 and 2011-12 campaigns. Now at 30 years old, he should still have plenty left in the tank but given his diminished production over his last four seasons, he projects as a third or fourth liner if he gets signed to the Flames longterm.