Blackhawks Sign Forward Mark Cullen to One-Year Contract

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that they have signed center Mark Cullen to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. This will be his second stint with the Blackhawks organization. Cullen did not appear in any NHL games last season, instead playing in 56 games with the Manitoba Moose of the AHL, scoring 14 goals and 25 assists for 39 points. He has appeared in 32 career NHL games with the Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers, scoring seven goals and nine assists for 16 points. This is really just a depth signing for the Blackhawks, although it is not a bad one. Given the team’s depth on offense for next season, Cullen likely will spend a good chunk of the season in the minors, but if he is recalled by the team, he will likely play on the fourth line, giving the Blackhawks plenty of offensive depth.