The Chicago Blackhawks breathed a sigh of relief and patted themselves on the back earlier this month when they signed superstars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane to long-term extensions, which will keep them with the team through the 2022-2023 season.
But business never stops for any NHL team, and that means the Blackhawks have to move on to the next piece of contractual strategy.
If the goal of general manager Stan Bowman and head coach Joel Quenneville is for the Blackhawks to remain a Stanley Cup contender, they have to keep a strong supporting cast in addition to their superstars. Toews and Kane can't do it alone, even though both players will be paid more than $10 million per season commencing in 2015-2016.
Left wing Brandon Saad also figures heavily in the Blackhawks' long-term future. Saad, 21, has already played two full seasons and has established himself as one of the team's most important players. He plays with speed, aggressiveness and skill every night.
Saad scored 19 goals and 28 assists and recorded a plus-20 ...
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