The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to loan goaltender Cristobal Huet to HC Fribourg-Gotteron of the Swiss National League A on a one-year contract, according to an online report by RDS.
Huet has two-years remaining on his deal with the Blackhawks that pays him an average of $5.625 million.
Huet’s agent Stephen Bartlett told ESPN the loan is not official, however a move has been expected with the recent signing of goalie Marty Turco and the stalled talks between the team and Antti Niemi.
Huet appeared in 48 games for the Blackhawks last season, posting a 26-14-4 with a 2.50 goals-against average and .895 save percentage.
