Blackhawks sign Rutta to 1-year extension worth reported $2.25M

The Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Jan Rutta to a one-year contract extension on Thursday, the team announced.

The deal will reportedly pay Rutta $2.25 million, a source told The Athletic's Scott Powers.

Rutta is in the midst of a one-year, $1.35-million contract and was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

The 27-year-old has been one of the bright spots in what has been a rather dark season for the Blackhawks. In 43 games, Rutta has six goals and 19 points, good enough for second in scoring among all Blackhawks defenders.