Blackhawks sign Rutta to 1-year extension worth reported $2.25M
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The Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Jan Rutta to a one-year contract extension on Thursday, the team announced.
The deal will reportedly pay Rutta $2.25 million, a source told The Athletic's Scott Powers.
Rutta is in the midst of a one-year, $1.35-million contract and was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
The 27-year-old has been one of the bright spots in what has been a rather dark season for the Blackhawks. In 43 games, Rutta has six goals and 19 points, good enough for second in scoring among all Blackhawks defenders.
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