How the Blackhawks benefit from burning entry-level contract years

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How the Blackhawks benefit from burning entry-level contract years

Lukas Reichel won’t have much leverage in contract negotiations with the Blackhawks this summer.Ashley Landis/AP Photos Lukas Reichel will receive another contract from the Blackhawks this summer, but it won't be a sizable one.The biggest reason why the young German forward won't receive much of a raise over the $925,000 salary-cap hit carried by his now-expiring entry-level contract (per CapFriendly) is his disappointing play this season, and …