Chicago, Svedberg agree to terms

The Chicago Blackhawks announced Wednesday they have agreed to terms with defenseman Viktor Svedberg on a one-year contract, which runs through the end of the 2015-16 season.

 

Svedberg, 24, recorded 14 points (3G, 11A) in 49 regular-season games in his second season with the Rockford IceHogs. His four assists in eight postseason appearances tied for the most among Rockford defensemen. Svedberg has totaled 23 points (5G, 18A) in 84 professional games in North America, all with the IceHogs.
 
The Gothenburg, Sweden, native was originally signed as a free agent on Oct. 19, 2013.