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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Ben Pope

Blackhawks’ Philipp Kurashev awarded new two-year contract by arbitrator

Blackhawks forward Philipp Kurashev was awarded a new contract by an arbitrator. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images file photo)

The Blackhawks’ first arbitration case in more than a decade culminated Sunday in forward Philipp Kurashev being awarded a new two-year contract, per a source.

Kurashev’s deal will carry a $2.25 million salary-cap hit, representing a large raise over his $750,000 salary last season.

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