Jan Hejda accepts a PTO agreement with the Chicago Blackhawks
According to Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Gazette, Jan Hejda will be trying out for the Blackhawks.
Told former #CBJ and #Avs D Jan Hejda has accepted a PTO agreement and will go to training camp with #Blackhawks
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) September 12, 2015
The Blackhawks only have 6 defensemen under contract for the upcoming season. Hejda will be evaluated for a spot as Chicago looks to add depth.
He spent the previous season with the Colorado Avalanche. And although Hejda is 37, he has averaged 20 minutes per game in every season except one.
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