Brent Seabrook, Chicago Blackhawks (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images). That's a total of $5.56 million, which would put the Blackhawks at just under $12 million in total … Despite that, some leadership could go a long way, especially for teams with younger locker rooms. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. Rumor: New York Knicks may target Fred VanVleet this offseason, Here's what we know about the next NBA season: Not much, NFL updates COVID-19 protocols for newly acquired players, Joe Thornton leaves Sharks, signs with Leafs in NHL free agency, Report: Heat setting up to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2021 NBA free agency, More mistreatment claims hit Washington, including Dan Snyder's alleged threat toward cheerleading director, LeBron James is already back in the gym after Finals win, and has a new workout partner, Jason Collins gives his advice to players thinking of coming out, St. Thomas Aquinas overcomes a slow start to win its delayed football season opener, Classic Spy Photos Of The Week: Aborted Acura NSX With V10 Engine, The Astros didn't get to Game 7 on momentum. The Toronto Maple Leafs shipped out former 2014 first-round pick Kasperi Kapanen and his $3.2 million cap hit to create flexibility. By the time they progress, he may be past his prime. Heck, the Winnipeg Jets could reportedly make three-time 30-goal scorer Patrik Laine available, too. So that's going to be part of it, as well as making sure we keep the players we need to keep. The cap space for the Chicago Blackhawks has been a concern over the past few years, and the issue has now come to a head with multiple key players needing new contracts this offseason. Unlike other players put on waivers recently, this isn’t a case of GM Julien BriseBois buying out the forward’s final four years. (Personally, I’d think the Kings would be better off leveraging cap space to gain futures, like the Red Wings did by trading for Marc Staal.). Partnered with the USA TODAY Sports Media Group  |  Powered by, Signed a 1 year $950,000 contract with Chicago (CHI), Signed a 1 year $2.25 million contract with Chicago (CHI), Signed a 1 year $3.2 million contract with Chicago (CHI), Traded to Chicago (CHI) from Colorado (COL) with, Blackhawks, Dylan Strome slowly work on contract; Artur Kayumov impresses early, ‘A recipe for disaster’: What league sources are saying about the Blackhawks, Blackhawks depth chart: How Nikita Zadorov, Mattias Janmark fit into the lineup, Execs Unfiltered: Opinions on Taylor Hall, Alex Pietrangelo and every NHL team, Blackhawks logo statue at United Center gets defaced with spray paint, graffiti, Blackhawks, 2023 Stanley Cup contender? With GM Stan Bowman having little money to work with, one player that he will have to address is defenseman Brent Seabrook.