Flames acquire Mike Cammalleri
PrintCALGARY, AB -- The Calgary Flames announced today that they have acquired former Flame centre Michael Cammalleri, goaltender Karri Ramo and a 5th round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forwards Rene Bourque, Patrick Holland and a 2nd pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
“Mike Cammalleri is a dynamic player who enjoyed great success playing in Calgary,” stated Flames General Manager Jay Feaster. “We believe Cammalleri will help our offensive production, solidify a second scoring line, bolster our power play, and bring another strong veteran voice to our room. We are confident that a return to Calgary will be good for Mike and good for our continued pursuit of a playoff berth.”
Cammalleri, a native of Richmond Hill, ON, has nine goals and 13 assists for 22 points in 37 games for the Montreal Canadiens this season. He spent the 2008-09 season with Calgary setting a career high while leading the team with 39 goals, 19 on the power play which was second in the league. He also added 43 assists for a total of 82 points which was also a career high and good for 13th in league scoring.
MICHAEL CAMMALLERI - CENTRE
BORN: Richmond Hill, ON DATE: June 8, 1982
HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 182 lbs.
SHOOTS: Left
DRAFTED: LA – 2nd round (49th overall) in the 2001 NHL Draft
HOW ACQUIRED: Trade with Montreal along with Karri Ramo and a 5th round pick in 2012 in exchange for Rene Bourque, Patrick Holland and a 2nd rd pick in 2013
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
| 1999-00 | U. of Michigan | CCHA | 39 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 32 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2000-01 | U. of Michigan | CCHA | 42 | 29 | 32 | 61 | 24 | 29 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2001-02 | U. of Michigan | CCHA | 28 | 23 | 20 | 43 | 24 | 25 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2002-03 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 28 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 22 | -4 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2002-03 | Manchester Monarchs | AHL | 13 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 12 | -4 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2003-04 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 31 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 20 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2003-04 | Manchester Monarchs | AHL | 41 | 20 | 19 | 39 | 28 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-05 | Manchester Monarchs | AHL | 79 | 46 | 63 | 109 | 60 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005-06 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 80 | 26 | 29 | 55 | 50 | -14 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2006-07 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 81 | 34 | 46 | 80 | 48 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2007-08 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 63 | 19 | 28 | 47 | 30 | -16 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2008-09 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 81 | 39 | 43 | 82 | 44 | -2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009-10 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 65 | 26 | 24 | 50 | 16 | 7 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 6 |
| 2010-11 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 67 | 19 | 28 | 47 | 33 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011-12 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 37 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 10 | -6 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| TOTALS | NHL | 533 | 186 | 220 | 406 | 273 | -- | 32 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 8 |
“Karri Ramo provides us with greater depth at a critical position,” said Jay Feaster. “Ramo has NHL experience and is one of the top goaltenders in Europe. His work ethic and dedication are first rate, and he is just starting to enter the prime of his career. We believe he has the tools and mental make-up necessary to be a number one goaltender in the NHL, and are pleased to add him to our organization.”
Ramo, a native of Asikkala, Finland, has spent the last three seasons with Omsk Avangard in the Russian KHL. This season he has 13 wins in 34 games with a 1.92 goals against average and a .928 save percentage. He has 48 games of NHL experience all with the Tampa Bay Lightning after they drafted him in the 6th round, 191st overall, in the 2004 NHL Draft.
KARRI RAMO - GOALTENDER
BORN: Asikkalam, FIN DATE: July 1, 1986
HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 215 lbs.
CATCHES: Left
DRAFTED: TB – 6th round (191st overall) in the 2004 NHL Draft
HOW ACQUIRED: Trade with Montreal along with Karri Ramo and a 5th round pick in 2012 in exchange for Rene Bourque, Patrick Holland and a 2nd rd pick in 2013 on Jan.12, 2012.
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
| 2003-04 | Pelicans | SM-liiga | 3 | 138 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4.34 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 62 | 0.861 |
| 2004-05 | Pelicans | SM-liiga | 26 | 1267 | 84 | 0 | 1 | 3.98 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 739 | 0.898 |
| 2005-06 | HPK Hameenlinna | SM-liiga | 24 | 1360 | 49 | 0 | 2 | 2.16 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 642 | 0.929 |
| 2006-07 | Springfield Falcons | AHL | 45 | 2432 | 127 | 4 | 1 | 3.13 | 15 | 24 | 1 | 1217 | 0.906 |
| 2006-07 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 2 | 70 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0.826 |
| 2007-08 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 22 | 1269 | 64 | 6 | 0 | 3.03 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 568 | 0.899 |
| 2007-08 | Norfolk Admirals | AHL | 6 | 342 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 3.33 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 167 | 0.898 |
| 2008-09 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 24 | 1312 | 80 | 3 | 0 | 3.66 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 676 | 0.894 |
| 2008-09 | Norfolk Admirals | AHL | 26 | 1507 | 95 | 4 | 0 | 3.78 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 725 | 0.884 |
| 2009-10 | Omsk Avangard | KHL | 44 | 2582 | 91 | 0 | 4 | 2.11 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 952 | 0.913 |
| 2010-11 | Omsk Avangard | KHL | 44 | 2593 | 85 | 0 | 5 | 1.97 | 33 | 6 | 4 | 1054 | 0.925 |
| 2011-12 | Omsk Avangard | KHL | 34 | 2062 | 66 | 0 | 5 | 1.92 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 857 | 0.928 |
| TOTALS | NHL | 48 | 2650 | 148 | 9 | 0 | 3.35 | 11 | 21 | 10 | 1263 | 0.895 |
