Recently traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, Nick Foligno has just seen his stay in the city extended. The Blackhawks took immediate action to secure the rights of their newest acquisition, a move made yesterday.
The announcement was made that Foligno, whose contract was set to end on July 1st, will be receiving an extension from the Blackhawks.
In his extended role, Foligno is set to earn $4 million. Moreover, he's expected to play a mentorship role, providing guidance to the Blackhawks' upcoming rookies such as Connor Bedard and Lukas Reichel next year.
Foligno's NHL journey spans over 1,000 games. His recent performance is worth noting too, having finished off the last season with a commendable 26 points.