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Blackhawks sign Artem Anisimov to 5-year, $22.75M contract extension

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The Chicago Blackhawks are locking down the pieces from the Brandon Saad deal.

Forward Artem Anisimov has signed a five-year contract extension after being acquired Tuesday from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The 27-year-old center recorded a career-high 22 goals in 2013-14, posting seven goals and 20 assists in 52 games this past season.

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