Ramo signs PTO with Leafs' farm club as Enroth clears waivers
The Toronto Maple Leafs are adding goaltending depth to their system.
Veteran goalie Karri Ramo has signed a professional tryout offer with the AHL's Toronto Marlies, according to multiple reports Tuesday. He had been practicing with the Maple Leafs in his quest to return to the NHL after tearing his ACL as a member of the Calgary Flames last season.
Agent Todd Diamond says Ramo will play some of the upcoming games with the Marlies and then re-assess how he feels physically (con't)...
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Diamond also added that Ramo remains an NHL UFA who is free to sign with any NHL team at any point...
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The signing comes a day after the Maple Leafs placed Jhonas Enroth on waivers - which he cleared - leaving a hole at the backup position with the big club that will be filled by Antoine Bibeau for the time being.
In 159 career NHL appearances with the Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning, Ramo has a 60-63-18 record with a .906 save percentage.