Bruins Sign Ian Mitchell To One-Year Contract

Defenseman was acquired in a trade with Chicago

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BOSTON -Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeneyannounced today, July 10, that the team has signed defensemanIan Mitchell to a one-year NHL contract with a cap hit of $775,000.

Mitchell, 24, played in 35 games with the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2022-23 season, tallying one goal and seven assists. The 5-foot-11, 173-pound defenseman has appeared in 82 career NHL games with Chicago, totaling four goals and 12 assists for 16 points.

The St. Albert, Alberta native was originally selected by Chicago in the second round (57th overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

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