Blackhawks Sign Mike Hardman
On Tuesday, the Blackhawks announced the club has signed forward Mike Hardman on a two-year extension at a $800,000 cap hit.
Mike Hardman is locked in for two more years with the #Blackhawks! pic.twitter.com/IICWzIOUy9
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) August 10, 2021
Hardman, 22, signed with the Blackhawks after completing two years at Boston College. He appeared in eight games with the Hawks last season, scoring one goal with two assists.
Good plug-n-play tough nose player with a little offensive ability. He and Entwistle had a little chemistry together when they both had their cup of coffee. Hopefully they parlay that in Rockford this season and maybe earn a spot on the Hawks at some point.
I like Hardman in a 4th line role and he’s got a offense to his game
He should get some NHL games this year again and maybe a regular spot by next year
They were high on him when they signed him, so hopefully he works out, as 2nd or 3rd line power forward preferably. Definitely can bring a needed element to the roster.
That’s a great hockey name.
Hardman- Of all the “auditions” at year end- he stood out to me.
Size, Instinct, never seemed out of position, finished when given the chance.
Went to the dirty areas.
The fact that he played with some really good players in College and scored – bodes well for him- shows he can anticipate and thinks the game at a high level.
I wouldn’t mind if the Hawks give him a lot more than a few games.
Especially if Strome/Carpenter are moved.
Can’t complain about this signing at all. Pretty big guy with some net presence and some good hands. Young and can develop, and played some nice games toward the end of last season. Nice young player at a nice price who has some upside.