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The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward Brandon Bollig on a three-year contract extension. Von Miller . TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports that the deal has an average annual value of $1.25 million per season. Bollig tweeted, "Beyond excited to remain a Blackhawk for the next three years. Thank you all for the support." The 27-year-old is earning $575,000 this season in the second and final year of his current deal, and had been eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. "We take a great amount of pride in having watched Brandon come up through our system and become a big part of our lineup on a daily basis", said Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman in a statement. "We are pleased to be able to come to this agreement with him, ensuring that he will remain a part of our organization. We look forward to seeing his continued development with the Blackhawks." Bollig has six goals and six assists in 62 games this season for the Blackhawks. He was part of Chicagos Stanley Cup-winning squad from last season. Kevin Vickerson . Coach Nick Sabans squad completed yet another in a long line of superb seasons by dominating fellow SEC power LSU, 21-0, in the BCS National Championship Game last January. It was Alabamas second national title in the last three years, and with that kind of success comes heightened expectations, as well as the full attention of every challenger seeking to dethrone the reigning champs. Nate Irving .H. -- Brad Stevens will celebrate his first NBA coaching victory when it counts.DALLAS -- Charlotte guard Michael Kidd-Gilchrist fractured his left hand in a loss to Dallas and coach Steve Clifford isnt sure when the second-year player will be back. Kidd-Gilchrist said he didnt know he was injured Tuesday night until he looked down and his left ring finger "was messed up." He was replaced with 4:335 remaining in the third quarter of the Mavericks 89-82 win over the Bobcats. Aqib Talib. Clifford called the loss of Kidd-Gilchrist "a big hit." The coach said he might have a timetable on Wednesday for Kidd-Gilchrists return. The 6-foot-7 Kidd-Gilchrist is averaging 9.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. ' ' ' |
