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Blackhawks Bits: Galvas signs; Olczyk reportedly agrees to be Turner’s lead NHL analyst

Another Blackhawks’ draft pick officially joined the organization on Friday morning, as defenseman Jakub Galvas — a fifth-round pick (150th overall) in the 2017 NHL Draft — signed a two-year entry-level contract:

Drafted by the #Blackhawks in the 2017 #NHLDraft, Galvas has recorded 11 points (2G, 9A) in 47 contests with Jukurit of the Finnish Elite League (Liiga).

His 11 points rank third among Jukurit defensemen.https://t.co/b0hXZA2fTg— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) May 6, 2021

The deal will not start until the next season begins and carries an annual cap hit of $867,500.