The Chicago Blackhawks secured another depth piece for the short-term future on Tuesday morning, signing forward Mike Hardman to a two-year contract extension worth $800,000 annually.
This contract extension will not kick in until the 2022-23 season begins, as Hardman still has one season remaining on the entry-level contract he signed with the Blackhawks back in March after being an undrafted free agent.
Hardman, 22, signed that deal just after completing his sophomore season at Boston College with 10 goals and 9 assists in 24 games. Hardman was skating on BC’s top line along with 2019 first-round picks Alex Newhook (Colorado) and Matthew Boldy (Minnesota), giving the Eagles one of the best lines in college hockey.