Matt Grzelcyk signs 1-year deal with Chicago Blackhawks
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The Chicago Blackhawks dropped a close 3-2 decision on Tuesday night’s season opening against the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena.
Four defensemen — prospects Ethan Del Mastro, Kevin Korchinski and Nolan Allan and veteran Matt Grzelcyk — could be competing for one NHL job. The forward puzzle is even more cloudy.
Grzelcyk was selected by the Bruins with the 85th overall pick of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. In 445 games over eight seasons with the Bruins from 2016-17 to 2023-24, he recorded 25 goals, 110 assists, 135 points, and a plus-137 rating.