Report: Blackhawks, Mrazek have mutual interest in extension

Another one of the Chicago Blackhawks' pending unrestricted free agents could be coming off some trade boards.

The club and goaltender Petr Mrazek share mutual interest in a contract extension, reports ESPN's Kevin Weekes.

Chicago inked veteran forward Jason Dickinson to a two-year extension earlier Tuesday.

Mrazek has been solid for the rebuilding Blackhawks this season, posting a .904 save percentage and a 3.13 goals-against average in 29 appearances entering Tuesday's game against the San Jose Sharks. He's also stopped 2.31 goals above expectation, per Evolving-Hockey.

The 31-year-old journeyman is in the last year of his deal, which carries a $3.8-million cap hit. Chicago acquired him in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2022 offseason.

Mrazek owns a lifetime .907 save percentage over the course of his 12-year NHL career between the Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, and Blackhawks.

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