Blackhawks sign D Ethan Del Mastro to 3-year deal

The Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Ethan Del Mastro to a three-year entry-level contract on Friday.

The 2021 fourth-round draft pick's deal carries an annual cap hit of $878,333.

Del Mastro, 19, tallied 48 points (seven goals, 41 assists) in 68 games this season with Mississauga of the Ontario Hockey League.

"Ethan has made tremendous strides in his game over the last few years," Blackhawks general manager Kyle D