Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Ethan Del Mastro agrees to a $1.9 million, two-year contract, the team announces. The deal follows his time as a restricted free agent.
Del Mastro is 23 years old and was drafted in the fourth round in 2021. With the contract in place, the Blackhawks begin training camp on Thursday and are scheduled to open the regular season on Sept. 29 against the Vegas Golden Knights. The reports describe the agreement as a step in finalizing the team’s offseason roster plans ahead of the start of the season.