Blackhawks sign Franson to 1-year deal

The Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Cody Franson to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.

The deal is reportedly worth $1 million, according to Scott Powers of The Athletic.

Franson inked the contract after completing a training camp tryout with the Blackhawks during which he recorded four points in three preseason games.

Franson spent the past two seasons with the Buffalo Sabres. The 30-year-old has appeared in 527 career NHL games, notching 42 goals and 163 assists.