Blackhawks Add Forward Cole Smith in Free Agency

Chicago is making moves on the first day of free agency, bringing in Cole Smith on a three-year deal. The Blackhawks are clearly looking to add depth to their forward corps as they continue their rebuild. Smith's addition suggests the team is thinking about the present while still building for the future. This is the kind of low-profile signing that can either become a bargain or fade into obscurity depending on how Smith performs in a Hawks uniform.