CHICAGO -- Brandon Hagel is staying in Chicago after his solid rookie season, agreeing to a three-year contract with the Blackhawks.
The team announced the deal with the restricted free agent on Friday. It has an average annual value of $1.5 million.
Hagel, who turns 23 on Aug. 27, used his high motor to earn regular minutes with the team last season. He finished with nine goals and 15 assists in 52 games.
"Brandon's ascension to a regular role last season provided a huge boost to our team," general manager Stan Bowman said in a release.