New York Rangers organization has just signed an unexpected defenceman to contract extension
Photo credit: Hartford Wolf Pack
New York Rangers affiliate team of the American Hockey League has just announced a significant contract extension, with an unexpected defenseman.
Earlier on Thursday morning, New York Rangers Assistant General Manager and Hartford Wolf Pack General Manager, Ryan Martin announced today that the organization has signed defenseman Blake Hillman to a one-year contract extension.
Blake Hillman's new deal will cover the 2025-26 season, as the organization only signed him to a one-year contract extension until the end of next season.
UPDATE: The Hartford Wolf Pack has signed defenseman Blake Hillman to a one-year contract extension. The deal will cover the 2025-26 season.
The 29-year old defenseman has managed to tally 3 goals and 7 assist for a total of 10 points this season with the Wolf Pack, along with posting a plus/minus rating of +8 in 47 games.
Just last season the Elk River, MN native, set a career-high with 4 goals, 11 assists for a total of 15 points throughout the 2023-24 season, while also skating in a career-high 60 games.
Black Hilman's career over the last three seasons in Hartford, see him tallying a total of 30 points (7G, 23A), while making 136 appearances during that time.
Hillman has skated in 232 career AHL games with the Wolf Pack, Grand Rapids Griffins, Providence Bruins, Stockton Heat, and Rockford IceHogs, scoring 44 points (8 g, 36 a). He has also skated in four NHL games with the Chicago Blackhawks, scoring a goal.
Hillman, was originally drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks, during the 20216 NHL Entry Draft with the 173rd overall pick.
Previously on NY Rangers Insider
| POLL | ||
AVRIL 3 | 569 ANSWERS New York Rangers organization has just signed an unexpected defenceman to contract extension Are you a fan of Blake Hillman? | ||
| Yes | 167 | 29.3 % |
| No | 402 | 70.7 % |
| List of polls | ||
TRENDING NOW
