Canadiens agree to entry-level contract with forward Artturi Lehkonen

The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Finnish forward Artturi Lehkonen, the club announced.

"We are very pleased to have reached an agreement with Artturi Lehkonen," general manager Marc Bergevin said. "Artturi is a young forward who enjoyed success at a very young age playing in a highly competitive league in Sweden. He has shown a remarkable attitude since we selected him in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

"Over the past few years, his progression has been excellent, and he has gained valuable experience. We are proud to see him make the jump to another level, we look forward to seeing him compete for a spot with our team at training camp in September."

The 20-year-old represented Finland at the World Junior Championship three times, and was the captain in 2015.

Lehkonen was selected 55th overall by the Habs in 2015, and played with HC Frolunda in the Swedish Elite League this season. He scored 33 points in 49 games.