Confirmed with Link: Hawks sign Aidan Thompson

[TheFridge]

 

[Chelios]

Carle next.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

 

[Kevin Musto]

The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Aidan Thompson on a two-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2026-27 season ($895,000 salary cap hit). Thompson will join the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League on an PTO (Professional Tryout) for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Let’s go Dominic James sign on up

Welcome Aidan

 

[featherhawk]

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Not at all opposed to that... welcome Aiden, exciting times...

 

[bwanajamba]

Pleasantly surprised after the rumors that he wouldn't sign this year. Surprised they got this done without burning a year of his ELC too.

Rockford should be fun again next year.

 

[featherhawk]

Pleasantly surprised after the rumors that he wouldn't sign this year. Surprised they got this done without burning a year of his ELC too.

Rockford should be fun again next year.

ya, tis, excited for the speed he brings. would like to see him on the same line as Nazar.

 

[giza]

Overager, great season, past Frozen Four champ.......Dominic James, his resume is better, so better take the same offer.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Reminds me of Guttman. Good signing.

 

[clydesdale line]

Pleasantly surprised after the rumors that he wouldn't sign this year. Surprised they got this done without burning a year of his ELC too.

Rockford should be fun again next year.

It is interesting. I do wonder now if there's more tea leaves towards it (Carle) or if Aiden was always signing and the rumors were b.s.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Maybe Jack Devine wants to sign here too? Illinois native, becomes a free agent in August. Put up really good numbers the past couple of years.

 

[ChicagoHockeyFan]

I worked for the Lincoln Stars as a video board operator his last year there 21-22 season for some extra beer money in college. Kid is gonna surprise some people has really good speed and vision.

 

[EbonyRaptor]

Reminds me of Guttman. Good signing.

Yep - Cole Guttman clone. Will probably have similar (lack of sustained) success at NHL level - but should be a solid AHL player and able to fill in on a callup when needed.

 

[TLEH]

Pretty sure this still burns a year because of his age.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Pretty sure this still burns a year because of his age.

Starts next year

 

[WarriorofTime]

Pleasantly surprised. It’ll be great to have him in Rockford.

 

[ColbyChaos]

Pleasantly surprised. It’ll be great to have him in Rockford.

Gonna have to pony up for flo hockey again hogs should be fun to watch next year again