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Senators' Karlsson signs with Finnish team

Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson has agreed to a month-to-month contract with Jokerit of SM-liiga, the team announced Wednesday.

Karlsson, the 2011-12 Norris Trophy winner, is expected to debut with his new team on Saturday.

The 22-year-old had 19 goals and 59 assists in 81 games last season with the Senators.