Overview

• Elliotte Friedman reported the PTO and the Blackhawks’ 53-man camp roster lists Grzelcyk, with physicals Wednesday and the first on-ice session Thursday.
• Grzelcyk recorded career highs with 39 assists and 40 points for the Penguins last season after signing a one-year, $2.75 million deal.
• The tryout is non‑guaranteed, so he must earn a contract during camp, and Chicago has more than $18.6 million in projected cap space.
• Chicago’s defense skews very young, with Connor Murphy the only blueliner older than 24, underscoring the appeal of adding veteran experience.
• The move heightens competition for left-shot roles and spotlights unsigned RFA Wyatt Kaiser, who cannot participate until he reaches a contract.