Blackhawks reach deals with Kunitz, Ward, Manning
The Chicago Blackhawks came to terms with a trio of signings as free agency opened Sunday, inking veteran winger Chris Kunitz, goaltender Cam Ward, and defenseman Brandon Manning.
The deals for Kunitz and Ward are one year in length, while Manning is locked in for two. There are no details on salaries at this point.
OFFICIAL: Forward Chris Kunitz and goaltender Cam Ward have signed 1-year contracts and defenseman Brandon Manning has inked a 2-year deal with the #Blackhawks.
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Kunitz, a four-time Stanley Cup winner, joins the Blackhawks after one year in Tampa Bay where he recorded 13 goals and 16 assists in 82 games.
Ward has spent his entire 13-year career with the Carolina Hurricanes and should serve as an insurance policy behind starter Corey Crawford, who only appeared in 28 games last season.
Manning, 28, recorded 19 points in 65 contests for the Philadelphia Flyers in 2017-18 while logging just under 18 minutes per night.