On Wednesday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks agreed to terms with one of their three first-round draft picks from the 2022 NHL Draft, signing No. 7 overall selection Kevin Korchinski to an entry-level contract.
The three-year deal carries an annual cap hit of $950,000.
A team statement announcing the signing included these comments from GM Kyle Davidson:
“Signing Kevin is an exciting moment and another step in us building organizational depth,” said Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson. “We knew that we wanted Kevin to be a big part of this team’s future, so we’re happy to have him within our system, developing in this early part of his professional career.