The Dallas Stars sign former Blackhawks depth forward in a surprising move
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The Dallas Stars made a move in free agency, as they have signed one notable former Blackhawk.
Colin Blackwell signed a one-year, league-minimum $775K AAV contract with the Dallas Stars.
Not only, has Blackwell proven himself to be a great depth forward, playing with the likes of
Jason Dickinson and
Joey Anderson, on what was considered the best checking and scoring line for the Hawks at one point in 2023.
We have signed Colin Blackwell to a one-year, $775k contract.
Welcome to #TexasHockey, Colin!
More: https://nhl.com/stars/news/dallas-stars-sign-forward-colin-blackwell-to-a-one-year-contract-070224
Blackwell played a limited role in the 2023-2024 season due to a botched recovery from a sports hernia surgery.
Last season, Blackwell scored 12 points(8 G, 4 A) in 44 appearances with the Blackhawks.
In 2022-2023, in 53 games played, scored 10 points(2 G, 8 A) with the Blackhawks as well.
He will likely slot in the Dallas Stars fourth line, again as a depth forward, and with the sandpaper style Blackwell plays with, should resonate well with the team and fans in Dallas.
Blackwell will get a shot with a contender, to prove himself.
Previously on HawksInsider
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