Chicago Blackhawks sign Alex DeBrincat to 3-year contract extension, AAV of $6.4M

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Alex DeBrincat celebrates after scoring against the San Jose Sharks. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Blackhawks have signed star forward Alex DeBrincat to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday.

DeBrincat's contract runs through the 2022-23 season with an average annual value of $6,400,000.
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The Blackhawks drafted DeBrincat, 21, in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft. Last season, DeBrincat scored 41 goals and had 35 assists.
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The Blackhawks announced the deal one day before they open the season with the Philadelphia Flyers in the Czech Republic.

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