With the college season nearing its conclusion, more and more players have become available for NHL teams to sign and the Blackhawks have taken advantage so far.
Just two days after officially signing prospect Dylan Sikura, the Blackhawks signed defenseman Blake Hillman out of Denver. Hillman, a sixth-round pick in 2016, signed a deal through 2018-19 and will report to the Blackhawks wearing No. 55.
Hillman was a junior at Denver, which got knocked out of the NCAA tournament in a quarterfinal on Sunday. This season Hillman tallied three goals and nine assists.
Like with Sikura, Hillman will get a chance to play in the final five games of the season.