Blackhawks sign 8 free agents, including Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen
The Blackhawks also signed forwards Pat Maroon and Craig Smith to one-year contracts, and Joey Anderson to a two-year contract.
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The Blackhawks also signed forwards Pat Maroon and Craig Smith to one-year contracts, and Joey Anderson to a two-year contract.
All three had been banned from NHL employment over their mishandling of former Blackhawks player Kyle Beach's sexual assault allegations against a former coach.
The 18-year-old native of Zhlobin, Belarus played with Michigan State during the 2023-2024 season.
Bedard, one of the most-hyped prospects in recent years, was last year's top draft pick by the Blackhawks and led all rookies with 61 points.
Going in, the Blackhawks had a 13.5% chance at scoring the first overall pick, even better than last year when they got the top pick to draft Connor Bedard.
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a six-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic, a native of north suburban Wilmette.
Connor Bedard picked up an assist, but he has one goal in his past 13 games.
Philipp Kurashev scored for the 'Hawks, and Arvid Soderblom had 35 saves.
Philipp Kurashev and Landon Slaggert scored for the Blackhawks.
The No. 1 overall pick in last year's draft is a three-time Rookie of the Month winner and is well on his way to winning the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year.
