Chicago Blackhawks Playing for a New Contract This Season

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 06: Chicago Blackhawks Center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates his goal with Chicago Blackhawks Left Wing Alex DeBrincat (12) and Chicago Blackhawks Right Wing Patrick Kane (88) during the third period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Chicago Blackhawks on January 6, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 27: Alex DeBrincat #12 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks to pass against the Vegas Golden Knights at the United Center on November 27, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Alex DeBrincat

Alex DeBrincat will demand the most money out of all the Chicago Blackhawks players on expiring contracts.

DeBrincat has been one of the Blackhawks’ top goal scorers since he entered the league in 2017.

However, he is adamant that he will get a deal done with the Blackhawks. I believe if DeBrincat gets a bridge deal from the team, it will be anywhere from $5-6 million a year for 2-3 seasons. If he expects his payday to come now, expect DeBrincat to get paid $7 million or more per year.

DeBrincat can really be something for the Blackhawks. You could say he is on pace to be a legend. DeBrincat, a former second-round draft pick, might be one of the most talented goal scorers the Blackhawks have ever had, at just 5’7”.

We have talked a lot about the future Blackhawks’ core here at Blackhawk Up. Another piece to that potential core is DeBrincat’s linemate, who is also playing on an expiring contract.