Normally, the re-signing of a minor league goaltender wouldn’t draw much attention. But the Chicago Blackhawks have so little goaltending depth at this moment, it’s worth a mention. Plus, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman made an important announcement about the same time as Mac Carruth‘s contract was announced. More on Gary’s announcement later.
Let’s start with Carruth, who inked a one-year deal with the Blackhawks on Tuesday to stay with the only organization he’s ever known. Carruth spent a majority of his 2015-16 season with the ECHL’s Indy Fuel, posting a 12-10-3 record with a 2.43 goals-against average and .