The Sharks have signed Chicago free agent defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson to an offer sheet. If the Blackhawks fail to match, the number of Cup winners still in town will dip to 11.
Blackhawks Reportedly Will Match Hjalmarsson Offer From Sharks
From Adam Jahns, Blackhawks beat writer at the Chicago Sun-Times...
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The Blackhawks now have seven days to match the Sharks offer. If they choose not to, the Sharks will pass a first round pick and a third round pick to Chicago as compensation.
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