Blackhawks bring back Andreas Athanasiou on a 2-year deal

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(670 The Score) The Blackhawks have retained forward Andreas Athanasiou on a two-year deal, the team announced Thursday afternoon.

The deal will run through the 2024-’25 season and carries a $4.25-million cap hit annually. The 28-year-old Athanasiou had been set to hit free agency later this summer.

Athanasiou recorded 20 goals, tied for the most on the Blackhawks, last season. He also added 20 assists and tied or the team lead with four game-winning goals. His 40 points were the second-most of his career in a career-high 81 games.

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