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Blackhawks Agree to 3-Year, Entry-Level Deal with No. 3 Overall Pick Anton Frondell
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 14 – Anton Frondell, the third overall pick, signed a three-year entry-level contract with a $975,000 cap hit after helping Sweden win silver at the 2025 IIHF World U18 Championship.
On Tuesday, the Chicago Blackhawks inked 18-year-old Swedish forward Anton Frondell to his first NHL contract spanning three years.
Frondell earned Rookie of the Year honors last season after scoring 11 goals and 14 assists in 29 games for Djurgardens IF in Sweden's second division.
Frondell was ranked as the top European prospect ahead of the 2025 draft, and there is a possibility he remains with Djurgardens IF during the 2025-26 season, which would postpone the start of his NHL contract.
Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson praised Frondell's hockey intelligence and effective use of his body, emphasizing his preparedness for NHL competition.
Frondell's contract opens multiple development paths during the Blackhawks' rebuild, supporting the team's goal to integrate young players into larger NHL roles next season.