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Blackhawks sign forward Oliver Moore to a 5-year deal worth $4.25 million per year

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 24). Blackhawks sign forward Oliver Moore to a 5-year deal worth $4.25 million per year. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks-sign-forward-oliver-moore-to-a-5-year-deal-worth-4-25-million-per-year/article_6b5f9d3a-9ca8-55f8-aed5-cb387236037d.html

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The Chicago Blackhawks signed forward Oliver Moore to a five-year contract worth $4.25 million annually on Thursday. The 21-year-old was drafted by the team in the first round of the 2023 draft and played his rookie NHL season last year, scoring five goals and 14 assists in 51 games. This signing solidifies Moore’s position as a key player for the Blackhawks’ future, following his performance with Team USA at the world championships where he recorded three assists.
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The Chicago Blackhawks signed forward Oliver Moore to a five-year contract worth $4.25 million annually on Thursday. At just 21 years old, Moore was selected by Chicago as a first-round pick in the 2023 draft and played his rookie season with the team last year. In that debut campaign, he scored five goals and added 14 assists over 51 games, averaging approximately 13 minutes of ice time per game. This past summer, Moore represented Team USA at the world championships and contributed three assists to his country's efforts. The signing solidifies Moore’s role in the Blackhawks’ future plans as they continue to build their roster around young talent.

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Blackhawks CHICAGO Team USA The Chicago Blackhawks the world championships

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Moore PERSON · 3× CHICAGO GPE · 2× Blackhawks ORG · 1× Oliver Moore PERSON · 1× Team USA ORG · 1× The Chicago Blackhawks ORG · 1×

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Moore, a first-round pick by Chicago in the 2023 draft, had five goals and 14 assists in 51 games for the Blackhawks last season while averaging just under 13 minutes of ice time per game.
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CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks signed forward Oliver Moore to a five-year deal on Thursday, locking up an important piece of their long-term future. asserted
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The deal with the 21-year-old Moore carries an average annual value of $4.25 million. asserted
deal → carry → million
Moore, a first-round pick by Chicago in the 2023 draft, had five goals and 14 assists in 51 games for the Blackhawks last season while averaging just under 13 minutes of ice time per game. asserted
Moore → have → game
Moore is coming off an offseason in which he made his debut for Team USA at the world championships, picking up three assists. asserted
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