Ian Mitchell is not eligible to play for the Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers or Playoffs, but the team is open to the defenseman prospect using the first season of his entry-level contract.
The window for Mitchell to sign with the Blackhawks opened at 11 a.m. Central time Monday (the third day after the Collective Bargaining Agreement goes into effect) and runs through 4 p.m. July 15 (the fifth day after CBA goes into effect). If he signs for this season, he would use the first season of his entry-level contract, even though he won’t be eligible to play during the qualifiers or playoffs.