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Blackhawks Sign KHL Scoring Phenom Kantserov to 2029 Deal

5/15/2026

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Chicago Blackhawks signed Roman Kantserov to a deal with a $1.075 million cap hit through 2028-29.
He led the KHL with 36 goals and 64 points in 63 games, the most by a 21-year-old since 2018-19.
He posted eight points in 15 playoff games as Metallurg won the Gagarin Cup.
GM Kyle Davidson said Kantserov is ready for a top-six role and will add depth.

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Chicago Blackhawks signed Roman Kantserov to a deal with a $1.075 million cap hit through 2028-29.
He led the KHL with 36 goals and 64 points in 63 games, the most by a 21-year-old since 2018-19.
He posted eight points in 15 playoff games as Metallurg won the Gagarin Cup.
GM Kyle Davidson said Kantserov is ready for a top-six role and will add depth.