The Blackhawks signed 2019 3rd overall pick, Kirby Dach, to a 3-year, $2.775 mil ($925k AAV) entry-level contract. Circle this date on your calendars, July 8th, 2019. The Dach Era has officially begun.
You might be wondering what happens next. An entry-level contract allows a player to play in 9 NHL games without burning a year of their contract.
I believe this would be the best route to go. If Dach can take advantage of this 9-game audition and prove himself worthy of staying on for the 2019-20 season, then I’m all for it.
If the Blackhawks decide that Dach is not exactly ready for the NHL, things get a little tricky.