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The Chicago Blackhawks signed Cole Smith, who is eager to get this next chapter of his NHL career started.

Cole Smith has the potential to be a very solid pickup for the Blackhawks.

Jul. 1—GRAND FORKS — Cole Smith has landed the biggest deal of his professional career. The former UND winger from Brainerd, Minn., signed a three-year, $9-million deal with the Chicago Blackhawks on the opening day of the NHL's free agency period, according to writer Frank Seravalli. The contract will take Smith through the 2028-29 season. Smith, 30, recently helped the Vegas Golden Knights ...

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The Chicago Blackhawks add more to their bottom-six with Cole Smith coming in.

Jun. 30—GRAND FORKS — Cole Smith's incredible rise in the hockey world took another step this season. The former Brainerd (Minn.) High and UND player, who had one collegiate scholarship offer, reached the Stanley Cup Final with the Vegas Golden Knights. He came within two games of winning hockey's ultimate prize. Now, Smith will look for his next stop. He is one of three UND players who are ...

The Vegas Golden Knights didn't go anywhere near the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl after winning the Western Conference on Tuesday.

After powering Vegas to a sweep of Colorado, three ex-Predators trade acquisitions aim for championship glory as the Golden Knights return to the Stanley Cup Finals.