Blackhawks sign defenseman Jake McCabe

Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty ImagesA move that was speculated earlier in the day has come to fruition, with the Chicago Blackhawks signing former Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe to a four-year contract. The deal is worth $4 million annually.

And, apparently, this won’t be the first time McCabe dons a Blackhawks sweater:

McCabe, 27, is a native of Eau Claire, Wisc. and joined the Sabres’ organization as a second-round pick (44th overall) in the 2012 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut during the 2013-14 season but made the full NHL leap in ‘15-16, playing 77 games that season. He’s now up to 353 games for his career with 18 goals and 59 assists and an ice time average of 19:15.

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