US EditionGajan Signs with Blackhawks, but Doesn't Leave UMD Net Empty
The 21-year-old posted a .908 save percentage and 2.25 goals-against average in 33 starts before joining Chicago's AHL affiliate.
- On Wednesday, Adam Gajan signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks and will report to the Rockford IceHogs on an Amateur Tryout Agreement for the remainder of the season.
- Carrying a $1,050,000 salary cap hit per season through 2027-28, the deal follows Gajan's standout 2025-26 campaign with the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs where he posted a.908 save percentage and 2.25 goals against average.
- The 21-year-old was selected 35th overall in the second round of the 2023 NHL Draft by Chicago, having previously manned the pipes for the Green Bay Gamblers through the 2023-24 season.
- With Gajan departing, the Bulldogs retain sophomore Ethan Dahlmeir and freshman Cole Sheffield, while previously recruited Swedish goaltender Carl Axelsson positions himself to compete for the starting role next season.
- His development included playing for the U.S. Collegiate Selects at the Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland, and Gajan accompanied Slovakia as its third goalie to the recent Milan-Cortina Olympic games.
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Gajan signs with Blackhawks, but doesn't leave UMD net empty
Bulldogs sophomore goaltender Adam Gajan is leaving early to sign an NHL contract with Chicago, but UMD has already lined up possible replacements for 2026-27, including Sweden's Carl Axelsson.
BREAKING: Blackhawks sign goaltender Adam Gajan to entry-level deal
The Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford IceHogs both made announcements today regarding 21-year-old 2023 second-round draft pick Adam Gajan. hi Adam! ︎ https://t.co/6qNFYIYHJS pic.twitter.com/F8XcmvLP5j — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) April 1, 2026 Chicago announced that Gajan has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with a $1.05 million annual salary cap hit through the 2027-28 season following a very successful season with th…
Chicago Blackhawks SIGN Goaltender Adam Gajan to Entry-Level Deal | CHGO Blackhawks - CHGO Sports
The Chicago Blackhawks sign goaltender Adam Gajan to a 2-year deal. What does it mean for the organization’s crowded crease? The CHGO Blackhawks crew breaks down how Gajan fits into the goaltending picture in both Chicago and Rockford, and what it could mean for Arvid Söderblom and Drew Commesso moving forward. Plus, updates from practice as Anton Frondell continues to get looks at center, and what Jeff Blashill had to say about Roman Kantserov’…
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