CHICAGO -- The Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year contract with Jack Johnson after the veteran defenseman helped Colorado win the Stanley Cup last season.
The rebuilding Blackhawks announced the deal on Wednesday. Johnson's contract carries a $950,000 hit to the salary cap.
"Jack provides the team with a strong veteran presence, good size and a competitive edge," general manager Kyle Davidson said in a statement. "We're excited to have Jack join the organization and, coming off a Stanley Cup championship last year, he will strengthen our defensive group."
The 35-year-old Johnson broke into the NHL with the Los Angeles Kings in 2007.