Chicago Blackhawks sign Anton Frondell to entry-level contract

Anton Frondell, middle, stands with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, right, and former hockey player Jeremy Roenick after being drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks during the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Damian Dovarganes/AP)

The Chicago Blackhawks have locked up one of their top prospects.

The Blackhawks have signed Anton Frondell to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Thursday.

Chicago picked Frondell third overall in this year’s NHL Draft.

The 18-year-old forward played with Djurgårdens IF in Swedenfrom 2023-2025. In 38 regular-season games, Frondell recorded 26 points (11 goals and 15 assists).

Frondell was named HockeyAllsvenskan’s Rookie of the Year in the 2024-25 and helped bring his team to the HockeyAllsvenskan Championships. There he posted seven points (five goals, two assists) in 16 qualifying games.

The 198-pound Frondell also won a silver medal for Sweden in the 2025 world under-18 championship, recording three points in five games.

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