Blackhawks sign forward Philipp Kurashev to entry-level contract

Switzerland's Philipp Kurashev, centre, has agreed to an entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. (Darryl Dyck/CP)

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Philipp Kurashev to a three-year, entry-level contract that begins next season.

The contract carries an average annual value of $925,000.

Kurashev will remain with the QMJHL’s Quebec Remparts for the remainder of the season. Originally a fourth-round pick in 2018, he has 28 goals and 62 points in 57 games this season.

The 19-year-old was an assistant captain on Team Switzerland at the World Junior Hockey Championship, where he had six goals and seven points in seven games.

March 12, 2019

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Philipp Kurashev
SIGNED BY
Chicago Blackhawks
LENGTH
3 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Entry-Level Deal
SALARY CAP HIT
$925,000
TOTAL
$2.775 million

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