The Blackhawks didn't wait around for free agency to begin on July 1 this offseason to fill out their roster.
On Tuesday, the Hawks officially announced that Jamal Mayers received a one-year extension. But more important, defenseman Johnny Oduya also got a three-year deal.
The Blackhawks were in desperate need of a defenseman, especially with Steve Montador and Niklas Hjalmarsson battling injuries. The market was thin but general manager Stan Bowman grabbed one in veteran Johnny Oduya.
Adam L. Jahns is a native Chicagoan. Jahns has been with the Sun-Times since 2005, covering the Hawks since 2009. He's also helped cover the Bears, Cubs, Sox and high schools. Follow him on Twitter:@adamjahns
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