The Chicago Blackhawks shored up their goalie situation with a free agent signing.
Goalie Robin Lehner has signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Blackhawks. Lehner reportedly turned down a two-year deal at $5 million per year with the Islanders.
Robin Lehner, who turned down NYI’s offer of 2 years at 5 million per, is going to Chicago for 1 Year at the same amount. #signingseason
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) July 1, 2019
Lehner had a career year with the Islanders this past season. He won 25 games and posted a 2.13 goals against average, and a .930 save percentage. Those numbers earned him a Venzina Trophy nomination. In addition to being a Vezina finalist, Lehner and teammate Thomas Greiss won the Jennings Trophy, having allowed the fewest goals in the NHL last season.
The Lehner signing helps a goaltending situation that saw Corey Crawford miss significant time for the second straight year. Lehner also fills the role that recently departed Cam Ward played last season.