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Report: Blackhawks to sign Oliver Moore to contract extension

It looks like the Blackhawks have locked up yet another young player. According to reports by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on Thursday morning, the Blackhawks have extending Oliver Moore’s time in Chicago with a five-year deal carrying a $4.25 million annual…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 4:19 PM
Report: Blackhawks to sign Oliver Moore to contract extension
Key Things to Know
  • The Chicago Blackhawks signed Oliver Moore to a five-year, $21.25 million contract extension.
  • The deal carries an average annual value of $4.25 million and runs through the 2031-32 season.
  • The extension takes effect in 2027-28 after the completion of Moore's entry-level contract.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a five-year contract extension with forward Oliver Moore, as reported by Elliotte Friedman and confirmed by the team on September 24, 2026. The new contract carries an annual average salary cap hit of $4.25 million and secures Moore with Chicago through the 2031-32 NHL season.

The extension begins in the 2027-28 season following the final year of Moore's entry-level deal. Selected 19th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, Moore previously recorded 19 points across 51 games for the Blackhawks last season after a nine-game stint with the AHL's Rockford IceHogs.

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