The Chicago Blackhawks used the third-overall pick in last month’s NHL Entry Draft to select Anton Frondell. On Tuesday, Frondell agreed to an entry-level contract with the Blackhawks. The contract is for three years and carries a $975,000 average annual value.
Frondell Signs Entry-Level Deal
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Frondell scored 11 goals and 14 assists in 29 regular-season games and three goals, four assists) in 16 playoff games last season for Djurgarden. Frondell helped Djurgarden earn admittance into the Swedish Hockey League for the coming season. Furthermore, Frondell’s performance led many to anticipate he would be taken early in the draft.
Frondell’s Future
Frondell expects to return to the SHL to play for Djurgarden this season. The 18-year old participated in the Blackhawks development camp this summer, where he stated his intentions to reach the NHL as soon as possible.
“My dream is to play in the NHL,” Frondell said. “I want to do it as soon as possible. So if I get a chance to be at the camp, fighting for a spot on the team, that’s my dream, that’s what I want to do. If I don’t make it, I’m going back to play with Djurgarden.”
Frondell and Chicago’s Future
The Blackhawks continue their rebuild, but the future looks bright in the Windy City. The organization has seen two terrific seasons from the 2023 first-overall pick, Connor Bedard.
When Frondell enters the NHL, he and Bedard will have the potential to form a top duo in the NHL. The Blackhawks hope they can be core members that help create more defining moments for the Blackhawks and bring the Stanley Cup back to Chicago.
“I think he’s a really smart hockey player,” Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said. “I think he uses his body very effectively, especially in battles along the wall. He just has a really projectable game to the NHL, and I think he plays the game the way that it’s played, not only in North America on the small rink. I think he plays very heavy, hard, almost playoff hockey. So I think that’s something we were really excited to add. He plays a skill game, he can play a heavy game, he can play it any way you want, and so we’re really excited about that.”
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