{"id":436714,"date":"2024-01-24T09:45:50","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T14:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=436714"},"modified":"2024-01-24T09:45:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T14:45:50","slug":"chicago-blackhawks-goaltender-petr-mrazek-re-signs-extension-with-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/01\/24\/chicago-blackhawks-goaltender-petr-mrazek-re-signs-extension-with-club\/","title":{"rendered":"The Chicago Blackhawks Goaltender Petr Mrazek Re-Signs Extension With Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/blackhawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> and their General Manager Kyle Davidson made news today by announcing that goalie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mrazepe01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-01-24_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Petr Mrazek<\/a> re-signs with the club. This two-year extension keeps Mrazek with the club until the conclusion of the 2025-26 campaign. It is reportedly worth just over $8 million. This is a solid move by the club and the GM, trying to instill stability for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bedarco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-01-24_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Bedard<\/a> to develop. Keeping a reliable goaltender is a huge part of that process.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">**Breaking News** \ud83d\udea8 \ud83d\udcf0 <br \/>I\u2019m told the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHLBlackhawks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@NHLBlackhawks<\/a> are re signing their top G Petr Mrazek to a 2 Yr Contract Extension worth slighty north of $8 Million. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Blackhawks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Blackhawks<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HockeyX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#HockeyX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HockeyTwitter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#HockeyTwitter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v3k6iFmei0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/v3k6iFmei0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KevinWeekes\/status\/1750148512245768612?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 24, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN-US\">The Deal for Mrazek Looks to Be a Two-Year Deal at Over $4M Per Year<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now as Petr Mrazek re-signs with the Hawks, we will note his numbers have never jumped off the page. The 12-year NHL veteran has a career 2.78 GAA and a .907 SV%. Very consistent though, and at this stage of his career, he has figured the league out. Furthermore, his numbers have been decent in 2023-24, despite the Blackhawks positioning in the standings. The Hawks are currently tied for last place at 30 points with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/sharks\/\" target=\"_self\">San Jose Sharks<\/a>. But for Mrazek, he is having another steady season. He has put up a 3.01 GAA and a .907 SV%, with a solid GSAA of 3.6. Heck, even his 12-17-1 overall record is great considering the team\u2019s standing.<\/p>\n<h3>What Does This Mean for the Blackhawks<\/h3>\n<p>This move means stability for the organization, headed in the right direction, led by a superstar in the making, Connor Bedard. The Blackhawks did expect a tough season but wanted to bring in a core leadership group. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/01\/12\/chicago-blackhawks-re-sign-nick-foligno-two-year-contract-extension\/\" target=\"_self\">Davidson re-signed veteran<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/foligni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-01-24_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Foligno<\/a> earlier this month. If it weren\u2019t for a few difficult injuries, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/01\/06\/connor-bedard-injured-after-open-ice-hit\/\" target=\"_self\">Bedard himself being out with a jaw injury<\/a>, the Blackhawks could have been more competitive. However, given where they are in the rebuild phase, this deal for Mrazek is a great reliability and standard piece for the organization. If the rebuild turns around quickly, maybe Mrazek will see the team through to brighter days.<\/p>\n<p>Main photo: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chicago Blackhawks and their General Manager Kyle Davidson made news today by announcing that goalie Petr Mrazek re-signs with the club. This two-year extension keeps Mrazek with the club until the conclusion of the 2025-26 campaign. It is reportedly worth just over $8 million. 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