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The Blackhawks may have jumped the gun by locking up Frank Nazar long term

The Chicago Blackhawks delighted fans by signing Frank Nazar to a massive extension, but questions linger about the deal.

The Chicago Blackhawks are taking a calculated risk by signing Frank Nazar to an extension now. | Daniel Bartel/GettyImages

The Chicago Blackhawks took care of some crucial bit of business, locking up Frank Nazar to a seven-year extension worth $46.19 million.

The deal has been met with justifiable excitement from the Blackhawks faithful. Nazar is a promising young player. So, locking him up now makes sense as it gives the team control over its rising stars.