{
  "id": 7859026,
  "title": "Blackhawks D Ethan Del Mastro agrees to a $1.9 million, 2-year contract",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/blackhawks-d-ethan-del-mastro-agrees-to-a-1-9-million-2-year-contract",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T19:57:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/09/16/blackhawks-d-ethan-del-mastro-agrees-to-a-1-9-million-2-year-contract"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Ethan Del Mastro has signed a two-year contract worth $1.9 million, the team announced on Wednesday. The 23-year-old, a fourth-round pick in the 2021 draft, had been a restricted free agent. Del Mastro, who stands at 6-foot-4, made his NHL debut in April 2024. Last season, he contributed one assist in 19 games with Chicago, along with two goals and 16 assists in 45 American Hockey League games for Rockford. The contract commences with an annual payment of $205.00 plus GST for the first year, followed by a renewal at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks, offering a 10% discount off the regular annual price of $259.35. This deal is available to both new and qualified returning subscribers, with the option to cancel anytime. The Blackhawks are set to begin their training camp on Thursday and kick off the season on September 29 at Vegas.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Ethan Del Mastro signs 2-year $1.9M contract with Blackhawks",
    "23-year-old 4th-round pick made NHL debut in 2024",
    "Contract includes 10% discount off regular annual price"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}