The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Wyatt Kaiser on a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2024-25 season ($916,666.67 salary cap hit). Kaiser will report directly to the Blackhawks.
Kaiser, 20, played in 35 games with the University of Minnesota Duluth (NCHC) during the 2022-23 campaign, ranking second on the club in assists (18) and fourth with 23 points (5G, 18A). He set career highs in goals, assists and points.
The 6-foot, 172-pound blueliner has compiled 52 points (7G, 45A) in 97 games with the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs from 2020-23. Kaiser also helped the Bulldogs to their third NCHC Tournament title in 2022 and was named to the Frozen Faceoff All-Tournament Team.
The native of Andover, Minnesota represented the U.S. in the 2022 World Junior Championship, notching three points (2G, 1A) in five games. Kaiser was originally drafted by Chicago in the third round (81st overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft.
RELEASE: Blackhawks Sign Kaiser to Entry-Level Contract
Kaiser played in 35 games with the University of Minnesota Duluth during the 2022-23 campaign, ranking second on the club with career highs in assists (18) and fourth with 23 points (5G, 18A).
