CHICAGO (AP) — Wyatt Kaiser has agreed to a
$3.4 million, two-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks that
clears the way for the defenseman to practice with the team at
the start of training camp.
The Blackhawks announced the deal with the restricted free agent
on Wednesday night. The team takes the ice for practice for the
first time on Thursday.
The 23-year-old Kaiser set career highs with four goals, 93
blocked shots and 54 hits in 57 games last season. He also had
four assists.
Kaiser was selected by Chicago in the third round of the 2020
draft. He made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks in March 2023.
The Minnesota native scored his first career goal on Jan. 5
against the New York Rangers. He has four goals and 14 assists
in 98 career games.
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