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.
WilfPaiement
Lol! That’s what I call Irresponsible!
doghockey
We know Wilf. You don’t understand contracts, roster management, roster construction, or hockey in general.
WilfPaiement
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.
Unclemike1526
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.
Brother G
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.
WilfPaiement
Actually, McSorley won a few fights.
clayton.shields88
Make him the captain!!
WilfPaiement
And bring in Sean Avery!
WilfPaiement
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!
BoJuBi
Love that we entertain you wilf, trust me when I say the feeling is mutual ;)
WilfPaiement
Guys and gals!