The Chicago Blackhawks have signed wing Marian Hossa to a 12-year deal worth around $62.4 million, a cap hit around $5.2 million.
Hossa signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings last offseason in an attempt to win a Stanley Cup, but this offseason Hossa was looking for long-term security and the Blackhawks offered it to him.
Last season Hossa played very well for the Detroit Red Wings scoring 40 goals and 31 assists for 71 points, but many criticized Hossa for his poor playoff performance, recording only 15 points in 23 playoff games.
This signing likely signals the end of the Martin Havlat era in Chicago and he will likely get big bucks from an Eastern Conference team like the Montreal Canadiens or New York Islanders.
The Blackhawks followed up the signing of Marian Hossa with the signing of gritty Detroit forward Tomas Kopecky. Kopecky, 27 years old, was a solid fourth line player for the Red Wings and still has plenty of potential. He was also able to record 6 goals and 19 points in limited ice time but lead the team in hits.
Further analysis of day one of free agency to come later...
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