Blackhawks retain Panik on 1-year deal

The Chicago Blackhawks and winger Richard Panik have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension, the club announced Wednesday.

Panik was rescued from the minor leagues in January in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He went on to feature in 30 games for Chicago - even making spot appearances in the top six - and scored six goals and eight points.

He also chipped in with three helpers in the postseason.

The Blackhawks opened up almost $5 million in cap space with the trades of Bryan Bickell and Teuvo Teravainen earlier Wednesday, helping keep Panik in the fold.

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