Blackhawks extend Hinostroza, Hayden

The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a two-year contract extension with forward Vinnie Hinostroza, the team announced Friday.

The 24-year-old can play both up the middle and on the wing while chipping in offensively. He registered seven goals and 18 assists across 50 regular-season games for Chicago last campaign.

The 5-foot-9 forward helps make up for what he lacks in size with his playmaking and goal-scoring ability - two characteristics that should put him in excellent position to crack the Blackhawks' opening night roster.

Hinostroza's signing continued a busy Friday for Chicago's front office, as the team agreed to a two-year extension with forward John Hayden earlier in the day. Hayden notched four goals, nine assists, and 54 penalty minutes in 47 games for the Blackhawks this season.

Signing Hinostroza and Hayden leaves only forwards Tomas Jurco and Anthony Duclair on Chicago's list of restricted free agents.

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