The Chicago Blackhawks believe they have taken a significant step towards securing their goaltending future by signing Spencer Knight to a 3-year, $17.49 million contract. Expand Tweet

Chicago's goaltending situation has mirrored the team's overall play in recent seasons, as there has been a lot to desire in both areas. The Blackhawks have struggled badly as they have failed to make the playoffs in any of the last five seasons. Additionally, since winning the Stanley Cup in 2015, the Blackhawks have not gotten out of any of their three first-round matchups since that point.

The Blackhawks were dominant from 2010 through 2015 as they won three Stanley Cup titles, but they fell apart after that and general manager Kyle Davidson is trying to put a competitive team on the ice once again.

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