Blackhawks Sign Ville Pokka To 1-Year Deal
Pokka spent the entire 2016-'17 season at AHL Rockford, where he had six goals and 24 assists in 76 games.
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Pokka spent the entire 2016-'17 season at AHL Rockford, where he had six goals and 24 assists in 76 games.
"It's not a rebuild, it's not a retool," McDonough says of the team's recent roster moves. "It's just changes."
Acquired in a trade Friday, Forsberg will have an opportunity to be Chicago's backup goalie.
The 18-year-old Mitchell has committed to play for the University of Denver in 2017-'18.
The Blackhawks are being bold in striving for that Stanley Cup standard.
The Blackhawks traded from the 26th pick and selected Jokiharju at No. 29 overall.
Chicago is hosting the 2017 NHL Draft this weekend, the latest hockey milestone for the city.
Saad spent his first three-plus seasons in Chicago, helping the Blackhawks win two Stanley Cups.
Hjalmarsson had spent his entire 10-year career in Chicago and was a key part of three championship teams.
As part of the NHL Draft, the Blackhawks are hosting a free fan festival, featuring a museum truck and an appearance by the Stanley Cup.