Overview

• Chicago signed Frondell to a standard three-year entry-level contract carrying a $975,000 salary-cap hit per season.
• Under NHL rules, his contract can slide if he plays fewer than ten NHL games, deferring its start to the 2026-27 campaign.
• Frondell is eligible to crack the Blackhawks’ NHL roster, join the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL or return on loan to Sweden’s Djurgardens IF.
• Reports from Sweden and Chicago’s development camp suggest a likely loan back to Djurgardens IF for 2025-26, postponing his North American debut.
• The arrangement aligns with Chicago’s prospect management approach by preserving cap space and overseeing Frondell’s long-term growth.