Blackhawks Sign Ryan Greene Amid Rebuilding Efforts

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Ryan Greene to a three-year entry-level contract, with a salary cap hit of $950,000, following his team's loss in the NCAA championship. The 21-year-old forward, who has shown significant promise during his junior season at Boston University with 13 goals and 38 points, is set to make his NHL debut in the Blackhawks' final two games of the season. Greene, a second-round pick in the 2022 draft, was previously approached by the Hawks after his sophomore season but chose to return to college to further develop his leadership and playing skills. The Blackhawks have been integrating several top prospects into their roster, including Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel, as part of their rebuilding efforts. Greene's addition is seen as a positive step for the team, which has struggled recently with a 3-11-3 record in their past 17 games. The Blackhawks' general manager, Kyle Davidson, believes Greene has the potential to evolve into a versatile player capable of both defensive and offensive roles.