According to multiple reports and first reported by Barstool Sports, defenseman Ian Mitchell has signed an entry-level deal with the Blackhawks and fans can now breathe a sigh of relief.
There were reports that he turned down an offer last summer as he opted to return to the University of Denver for his junior season as captain of the Pioneers. Had he returned again, he would have become a free agent and could sign with any team following the season, a possibility that made many feel uneasy.
Though it has yet to be officially announced, there’s already excitement that he’ll be in the fold next season with a strong possibility that he makes the team for opening night.