Blackhawks agree to terms with defenceman Dennis Gilbert

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Notre Dame's Dennis Gilbert (4) trips up Michigan Tech's Gavin Gould (14) as he attempts a shot on goal while Notre Dame goaltender Cale Morris (32) defends during the first period of a first-round NCAA college tournament game, Friday, March 23, 2018, in Bridgeport, Conn. (Jessica Hill/AP)

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with defenceman Dennis Gilbert on a three-year, entry-level deal.

Gilbert will immediately report to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs.

Gilbert, 21, just wrapped up his junior season at Notre Dame, scoring 10 points in 39 games. Over a three-year career for the Fighting Irish, Gilbert notched six goals and 36 assists in 116 college games.

The native of Buffalo, N.Y., was drafted by the Blackhawks in the third round (91st overall) of the 2015 NHL Draft.

April 13, 2018

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Dennis Gilbert
SIGNED BY
Chicago Blackhawks
LENGTH
3 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Entry-Level Deal
SALARY CAP HIT
N/A
TOTAL
N/A

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