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The Blackhawks re-signed right wing Radim Vrbata to a two-year contract worth $1.225 million per season. Vrbata was acquired from the Hurricanes Dec. 30 and collected 34 points with 13 goals in 45 games.

The Hawks’ payroll is around $33.9 million with restricted free agents Kyle Calder, Tuomo Ruutu and Jim Vandermeer left to sign, plus possibly first-round draft choice Jonathan Toews. The NHL salary cap is $44 million for the season.