The Calgary Flames announced the signing of college free agent Sam Morton, a 24-year-old right shot forward and the CCHA Player of the Year from Minnesota State, where he led the conference with 24 goals and scored 34 points in 37 games. Listed at 6’0 and 174 pounds, Morton will start with the AHL's Wranglers on a Professional Tryout (PTO) for the remainder of this season. His contract, a one-year, two-way deal worth $950,000 at the NHL level and $82,500 in the AHL, includes a $95,000 signing bonus and was set to kick in next season. However, the NHL central registry rejected Morton's entry-level contract (ELC) due to his entry-level age being 25, which is greater than the maximum age of 24 for ELC eligibility. The Flames will need to submit a new non-ELC contract for Morton, who is likely to debut Tuesday vs. Bakersfield.
Well there’s an interesting wrinkle. Earlier Thursday, Calgary and Sam Morton signed a one-year contract that kicks in next year. #Flames https://t.co/o3o3vCKF4y
Sam Morton's #Flames 1 year entry-level contract (ELC) has been rejected by the NHL central registry - he is ineligible for an ELC since his entry-level age is 25 (greater than 24) The #Flames will have to submit a new non-ELC contract https://t.co/Ar7wpQEmcf
One-year, two-way contract for Morton that starts next season. $950,000 AAV at the NHL level, $82,500 in the AHL. Contract includes a $95,000 signing bonus. ATO (amateur tryout) for the rest of the season with the Wranglers. Likely to debut Tuesday vs. Bakersfield. #Flames https://t.co/neGZEx2y9Z
#Flames signing Sam Morton won the player-of-the-year nod in the CCHA and was also team captain in his final collegiate campaign. https://t.co/omWvA0qMLX
Flames have signed college free agent Sam Morton, the CCHA Player of the year at Minnesota State where the 24-year-old Centre led the conference w 24 goals in 37 games. Details below on what’s next for him: https://t.co/cFha5647qi
Because he’s on a tryout agreement, Morton is eligible for the AHL playoffs. He’s joining the Wranglers immediately. Was named CCHA Player of the Year with 34 points in 37 games with Minnesota State. #Flames https://t.co/neGZEx2y9Z
He will start with the Wranglers on an amateur tryout for the remainder of this season. Contract [1yr, 2way, $950k] kicks in next season. #Flames https://t.co/oJGPSc0Bb8
#Flames are signing college free agent Sam Morton from Minnesota State. Left shot forward. Listed at 6’0 and 174 pounds. PTO for the remainder of this season, which allows him to join the AHL Wranglers immediately. One-year ELC at $950,000 kicks in next season.
#Flames announce signing of Sam Morton, a college free agent and 2024 CCHA player of the year. 34 points in 37 games for Morton this season @ Minnesota State Mankato.
#Flames have signed college free-agent Sam Morton to an entry-level contract for next season. A 24-year-old centre, scored 24 goals in his final campaign with the Minnesota State Mavericks. Will join Wranglers on an ATO.
#Flames are signing college free agent Sam Morton from Minnesota State. Right shot forward. Listed at 6’0 and 174 pounds. PTO for the remainder of this season, which allows him to join the AHL Wranglers immediately. One-year ELC at $950,000 kicks in next season.