Chicago Blackhawks Re-Sign Young Forward

The Chicago Blackhawks have finished off their offseason, taking care of some internal business by signing young forward Alex Nylander to a one-year contract worth $874,125.

Blackhawks re-sign Alex Nylander to a 1-year contract at $874,125.

He was the last guy left to re-sign, so that work is now done.
— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) August 16, 2021

The one-time can't miss prospect is finding his game in Chicago and is preparing for a breakout season. There's been some sweeping changes in the windy city and the Blackhawks are a team that could easily be battling for a Stanley Cup next season.

Nylander missed all of last season with injury, and is coming off a campaign back in 2019-20 where he recorded 26 points in 65 games. He's fully healthy and ready to compete for a top-nine wing position in training camp next month.

Chicago #Blackhawks re-sign RFA F Alex Nylander to one-year, two-way contract extension: $874,125 NHL / $70K AHL. The player accepted his qualifying offer, after missing all of last season with a torn meniscus. pic.twitter.com/t7GPB8dXZe
— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) August 16, 2021