The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that they’ve signed veteran forward Nick Foligno to a two-year extension worth a total of $9MM. Foligno was acquired by Chicago from the Boston Bruins last June alongside Taylor Hall in a move that saw Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula go the other way. After the trade, The Buffalo, New York native was promptly signed to a one-year extension for $4MM.
Foligno was a first-round draft pick of the Ottawa Senators back in 2006 (28th overall) and is a veteran of 1,120 career NHL games in which he has posted 223 goals and 319 assists.
He has been a steady presence for the Blackhawks this season in what has been a tumultuous year for the team both on and off the ice. In 39 games with Chicago, the 36-year-old has eight goals and nine assists and has provided his usual physicality and steady defensive work.
Chicago has struggled to ice a healthy lineup in recent weeks as their forward ranks have been decimated by injuries. Foligno is currently on the injured reserve with a fractured left finger but that didn’t stop the Blackhawks from locking him up for the next two seasons.
The Blackhawks have a relatively blank slate when it comes to NHL contracts beyond the 2024-25 season. With Foligno’s extension, he becomes one of only three players signed to a one-way NHL contract for the 2025-26 season alongside Seth Jones and Connor Murphy. The new deal is a bit of an overpay but given Chicago’s lack of long-term commitments and the value Foligno’s experience will provide, they likely aren’t too worried about a short-term mid-tier contract.
Lol! That’s what I call Irresponsible!
We know Wilf. You don’t understand contracts, roster management, roster construction, or hockey in general.
Good to hear from you dog hockey, Hey, I was just telling the guys that Bedard is out for 6 to 8 weeks with a broken jaw, And nobody in the league is afraid of Foligno. Maybe the Hawks will resign Perry and give him give 5 mil for the rest of the season! Wasn’t Perry supposed to be an older/mature leadership figure in the Hawks locker room? LOL. You are adorable.
Solid move. Might be a slight over on the years. I think 1 year would have been good enough but Hawks won’t have any big expenditures in this time frame.
Smart move. Two more years of premier vet leadership and Bedard’s MacSorely protection on a team expecting a lot of turnover during the duration of the extension.
Actually, McSorley won a few fights.
Make him the captain!!
And bring in Sean Avery!
BTW. Bedard is out with a broken jaw for 6 to 8 weeks! Guys! You have to stop the 1980s Neanderthal narratives things have changed, But you all sincerely entertain me and It’s great!
Love that we entertain you wilf, trust me when I say the feeling is mutual ;)
Guys and gals!