Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Riley Stillman's new contract extension with the Blackhawks worth?
Stillman signed a three-year extension with an average annual value of $1.35 million, keeping him with the Hawks through the 2023-24 season.
Why might the Blackhawks trade Nikita Zadorov after signing Stillman?
Both players have similar physical styles, and Zadorov is expected to ask for $4-4.5 million as a restricted free agent while Stillman costs only $1.35 million per year. The Hawks could save money by trading Zadorov's RFA rights if they're confident in Stillman's abilities.
How does Riley Stillman's extension affect the Seattle Expansion Draft?
Stillman is now expected to take the third protected defenseman spot alongside Duncan Keith and Connor Murphy. This would leave Nikita Zadorov and Calvin de Haan exposed to Seattle unless the Hawks switch to protecting four defensemen and four forwards.
What are Nikita Zadorov's hit statistics compared to Riley Stillman?
Zadorov is tied for 5th in the NHL with 154 hits in 47 games, averaging 3.3 hits per game. Stillman averages 2.7 hits per game with 16 hits in six games for Chicago.
When did the Blackhawks acquire Riley Stillman and from which team?
The Hawks acquired Stillman from the Florida Panthers on April 8 in a trade that also brought Brett Connolly, Henrik Borgstrom, and a 2021 seventh-round pick to Chicago in exchange for Lucas Wallmark and Lucas Carlsson.