It looks pretty bad on the surface, and it’s not the greatest news in the world. But the Chicago Blackhawks have re-sign aging defenseman Michal Rozsival and forward Brandon Mashinter to one-year deals for the 2016-17 season.
Rozsival will collect $600,000, while Mashinter will make $575,000. These are low-cost deals with guys who know the Blackhawks’ system, and it’s likely coach Joel Quenneville had his voice heard when General Manager Stan Bowman was trying to figure out who he should keep around. After all, Rozsival and Mashinter are definitely Coach Q guys.
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So there’s obviously not a great amount of positive feedback to give Rozsival and Mashinter after last season.