The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Sunday that they've re-signed forward Dylan Strome to a two-year contract worth $6 million ($3 million AAV).
"We believe Dylan is ready to take the next step in his career and build off the strides he has made in his first two years in Chicago," said Stan Bowman, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager. "He has great offensive instincts and brings creativity and skill to our team. We are thrilled he is now signed and able to join us tomorrow for the start of training camp."
OFFICIAL: Forward Dylan Strome has signed a 2-year contract extension!#Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/ebZFzSIapn— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 3, 2021
Strome, 23, was drafted in the first round, 3rd overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the Arizona Coyotes. In 164 regular season games, he has 105 points (36 G, 69 A), 44 penalty minutes, and is a -8. In 9 career playoff games, Strome has recorded 3 points (2 G, 1 A), 2 penalty minutes, and is a -3.
Internationally, Strome has represented Canada on a few occasions, most recently at the 2019 IIHF World Hockey Championships. In 10 games, he had 5 points (1 G, 4 A), 2 penalty minutes, and was a +1 as Canada took home silver following a loss to Finland in the Gold Medal Game.
Strome also captained Canada at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships. In 7 games, he had 10 points (3 G, 7 A), 0 penalty minutes, and was a +1 as Canada lost to the United States in the Gold Medal Game.
