Blackhawks sign Artem Anisimov to 5-year, $22.75M contract extension
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The Chicago Blackhawks are locking down the pieces from the Brandon Saad deal.
Forward Artem Anisimov has signed a five-year contract extension after being acquired Tuesday from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Artem Anisimov's five-year extension with #blackhawks carries a $4.55M AAV. Kicks in next summer.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 1, 2015
The 27-year-old center recorded a career-high 22 goals in 2013-14, posting seven goals and 20 assists in 52 games this past season.
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