According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Chicago Blackhawks are signing defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a professional tryout contract (PTO).
Hearing Matt Grzelcyk is signing a PTO with Chicago...was surprised to still see him on the market after a 40-point season
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) September 16, 2025
Friedman is right; it is a surprise that Grzelcyk was still on the market after the season he had for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Played in all 82 games, scoring a goal and recording a career-high 39 assists and 40 points. Only Sidney Crosby and Erik Karlsson had more helpers on the roster.