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Blackhawks sign free agent Pius Suter from Swiss National League, finalize Kalynuk and Mitchell contracts

  
Blackhawks sign free agent Pius Suter from Swiss National League, finalize Kalynuk and Mitchell contracts
The Chicago Blackhawks landed coveted European free agent Pius Suter on Thursday, signing the Swiss star to a one-year contract. (Photograph courtesy of Claudio Thoma / freshfocus and www.sport.ch)

The Chicago Blackhawks wasted no time on their day off by announcing the official signings of Ian Mitchell, Wyatt Kalynuk and free-agent Pius Suter on Thursday morning.

Both Mitchell (three-year entry-level contract worth $925,000 per season) and Kalynuk (two-year entry-level contract worth $925,000 per season) were reported earlier in the season pause, but Suter was only speculated, as he had several teams bidding for his services.

Suter signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Blackhawks after an MVP season in Switzerland’s National League with the ZSC Lions, where he led the league in scoring with 53 points (30 goals, 23 assists) in 50 games. He also had five points (two goals, three assists) in three Swiss Cup games. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound left-handed forward played both center and left wing with the Lions this past season.

The native of Zurich, Switzerland, played two seasons (2013–15) in North America with the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League, scoring 96 points (52 goals, 44 assists) in 127 regular season games and scoring 13 points (nine goals, four assists) in 29 playoff games.

Suter is expected to compete for a roster spot during training camp in November following the return to play tournament. Either way, he will prove to be a cost-effective option for Stan Bowman and a team that will be greatly handicapped by the flat salary cap.

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  • July 16, 2020 at 11:38 am #17418
    Jeff Osborn
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    The Chicago Blackhawks wasted no time on their day off by announcing the official signings of Ian Mitchell, Wyatt Kalynuk and free-agent Pius Suter, T
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    July 16, 2020 at 12:34 pm #17419
    Mister Ricochet
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    “Either way, he will prove to be a cost-effective option for Stan Bowman and a team that will be greatly handicapped by the flat salary cap”

    Well said.  We are entering into a stretch where cap hell of 2-3 yrs ago was heaven. Saddled with contracts signed pre Covid with no way out of them and now a flat cap for possibly a 2+ yrs while having to fill out a roster.  Brutal, just brutal.

    So yes, players like Suter who come cheap and can fill a roll on an NHL roster are a must and worth their weight in gold.

    Kid shows what you wanna see in a young prospect. Played in the Hlinka tournament and 3 WJC’s shows he’s always had talent and was highly thought of.

    What caught my eye on film was most of his goals come from 10 ft in, ain’t scared of the slot, wins races and pucks. …………… Bring him, maybe he can help.

     

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