Blackhawks sign defenseman Carl Dahlstrom to 2-year extension

By Jason Lieser

Carl Dahlstrom signed a two-year contract extension with the Hawks. | AP Photo

The Blackhawks have been impressed enough by defenseman Carl Dahlstrom in half a season that they signed him to a two-year extension.

The team announced his deal this morning, and it carries an average annual value of $850,000 for 2019-20 and the following season.

The Hawks called up Dahlstrom in the second half of 2017-18, and coach Jeremy Colliton made him a regular this season. He has played 35 games this season and has six assists with a plus/minus of plus-8.

Next Up In Chicago Blackhawks

Projecting the Blackhawks’ 2022-23 defense: Caleb Jones’ free-agency fate is an ‘X’-factor

Blackhawks fall to Flames; MacKenzie Entwistle injured, Lukas Reichel sent down

Derek King’s patience, honesty and humor have helped Blackhawks endure difficult season

Investigation into NHLPA’s handling of Kyle Beach’s sexual-assault allegations raises more questions than it answers

Lukas Reichel earns first NHL point, burns first contract year in Blackhawks’ loss to Predators

Blackhawks’ Kirby Dach out with sprained right shoulder as challenging season nears end