Blackhawks Faced With Three Key Extension Decisions During 2024-25 Season

We hear all the time that an NHL GM makes his money during the offseason, and it’s true that the draft, free agency and other important periods are critical in forming a team and building a contender. However, perhaps equally important is keeping that group of players together, locking in a team’s most crucial foundations. That’s why a good GM never rests, even during the season. In order to keep a player from hitting free agency, that player’s contract must first be extended, an event that often happens during the season.