Overview

• Multiple outlets reported Sunday that Matt Grzelcyk agreed to a one-year contract worth $1 million following his PTO with Chicago.
• He is coming off a career-best 40-point season with Pittsburgh, recording one goal and 39 assists across 82 games.
• Chicago adds experienced puck-moving depth to support a developing defense corps with several young blueliners in the mix.
• Head coach Jeff Blashill praised Grzelcyk’s preseason performance, describing him as a smart, solid player who moves the puck well.
• Drafted by Boston in 2012, the 31-year-old has 175 points in 527 NHL games and carries a career plus-131 rating.