Brian Campbell Signs with the Chicago Blackhawks for Eight Years and $56.8M

Ryan Boston by Correspondent Written on July 01, 2008
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The Chicago Blackhawks continue their surprising opening day of free agency by signing the best available defenseman, Brian Campbell, away from the San Jose Sharks.  The deal is reportedly for eight years and $56.8 million, or a $7.1M annual cap hit.

Earlier in the day the Blackhawks signed the best available goaltender in the market, Cristobal Huet, to a four year, $22.5 million contract.

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