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Chicago Blackhawks Sign Mattias Janmark

October 12, 2020 at 9:03 am CDT | by Gavin Lee 9 Comments

The Chicago Blackhawks have made a short-term signing to help their forward group, inking Mattias Janmark to a one-year deal worth $2.25MM. This deal comes after Jonathan Toews’ remarks in The Athletic, critiquing management for not indicating to the team’s core they were entering a rebuild.

In certain situations, Janmark signing a short-term deal may appear to be adding depth for a lengthy playoff run. The veteran forward played in 26 postseason games with the Dallas Stars this summer, recording eight points and 38 penalty minutes along the way. Following the other Chicago moves, however, it’s hard to see this as anything other than a house flip.

Though Janmark is better suited to a bottom-six role and has scored just six goals in each of the last two seasons, he did record previous totals of 15 and 19. That would indicate there is a little room for improvement in Chicago if fed juicy minutes, leading to a possible deadline deal to bring back more prospects or draft picks for the rebuild.

After letting Corey Crawford walk in free agency the Blackhawks will be going with a tandem of Collin Delia and Malcolm Subban in net this season, something that certainly doesn’t inspire confidence for a Stanley Cup push. The team also moved on from the last year of Brandon Saad’s contract, though did bring Nikita Zadorov, an established NHL defenseman, back in that deal.

There’s no doubt that Toews and the rest of the Blackhawks will have a chip on their shoulders this season as they try to prove that they shouldn’t be in a rebuild. Perhaps Janmark, who had to settle for a one-year deal, will be able to do the same.

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  1. 66TheNumberOfTheBest

    2 years ago

    Stan Bowman’s bad moves are bad enough that it masks the part where he makes a fair number of decent moves.

    This is one. Getting Kubalik. Getting Strome. Finding DeBrincat in the second round. Getting Zadorov for one year of overpaid Saad.

    But, then he decides that what would even be a mediocre AHL tandem is good enough for his NHL net, etc.

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    • parx

      2 years ago

      Caggiula was a steal of a trade for him as well considering what he sent out, I think zadorov addition will give the hawks something they haven’t had since maybe byfuglien was traded to the Atlanta thrashers…but I have no understanding whatsoever at all what the goalie plan is

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  2. shawn baber

    2 years ago

    Nice pickup.Will help hawk forwards play d. Very good on the PK. Might chip in 10 goals or take.Just don’t ask him to score on a breakaway. He has the speed; but is no finisher.Thank you for you time in Dallas Mattias.

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  3. Bucky76

    2 years ago

    Playing with the right guys this kid can become a finisher.. Watch and see…

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    • shawn baber

      2 years ago

      Yes will see.As I have said he’s a good 2 way forward. Stays healthy. My ? is the hawks goalies. Right now Hawks would kill for any of these goalies..Dennis Dejordy,Gary Smith. He better bring his suitcase lol. Mike Veisor,Murray Bannerman,Bob Sauve,Jeff Hackett,What your comment on that Bucky76?

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    • Bucky76

      2 years ago

      MR. BABER all I was stating was Janmark in 15-16 had 15 goals then missed entire 16-17 season injured then came back 17-18 season with 19 goals then the last 2 seasons with 6 each.. So bottom line is if he ever played with Kane or Toews wow maybe a 20 to 25 goal scorer that’s it man. Like any other player that plays with superstars… (KUBALIK)

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    • shawn baber

      2 years ago

      What do you do about the goalie problem? Out score everyone?

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  4. Bucky76

    2 years ago

    Well I might reach out to Calgary and ask about Rittich and see what it would take to get him maybe send a player like Highmore or prospect d-man Mitchell their way… But even call CBJ As well about Merzlikins..I am on here not to put any body down just say my opinion on topics I feel all players that get a shot to play with top players will get better… Others will not it’s a no brainer…

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    • shawn baber

      2 years ago

      Like the Bluejacket answer.Worth a call to flames; not sure there ready to move him. Might check the waiver wire as well Couldn’t be any harm there.

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