Blackhawks Commit to Oliver Moore With Five-Year Extension
Chicago agreed to a five-year, $21.25 million extension with Oliver Moore, carrying a $4.25 million average annual value that starts next season. Moore was selected 19th overall in 2023 and recorded 19 points in 51 games during the 2025-26 campaign after beginning the year in the AHL. The Blackhawks are betting on his speed and upside while the salary cap continues to rise.
Chicago's commitment follows Moore's path from 19th pick in 2023 to a regular NHL role. The front office, led by Kyle Davidson, valued his skating and explosiveness, traits he showed at Minnesota and in World Juniors play.
After debuting late in 2024-25, Moore opened 2025-26 in the AHL with Rockford, posting nine points in nine games before a November call-up. He finished with 19 points in 51 games, earning this deal as Chicago locks up young core pieces.
The extension could shape how Blackhawks fans view the rebuild, giving them a young player to track as the roster develops. It may also influence how other NHL clubs approach early extensions for promising skaters, especially as the cap rises. For Moore, the guaranteed money could provide stability, while heightened expectations may follow his performance in Chicago.