In addition to goaltender Ilya Samsonov, another player has just signed a brand new contract through arbitration.
In the last few minutes, it has been announced that forward Philip Kurashev has signed a brand new contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, a two-season pact with an annual value of $2.25 million. (A total of $4.5 million)
Another case settled!
Kurashev, who is only 23 years old, is a forward from Switzerland. He racked up 25 points last season with the Hawks, and 62 points in total. (23 goals)
He is a former player of the Quebec Remparts, in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.