Blackhawks sign forward Kubalik to year deal

The Blackhawks signed forward Dominik Kubalik to a one-year, $925,000 contract Wednesday.

Kubalik, acquired from the Los Angeles Kings in January for a fifth-round pick, is expected to have a similar impact to the one Dominik Kahun had last season for the Hawks.

"A dynamic offensive player," general manager Stan Bowman said in April of the 6-foot-1, 185-pounder. "He's got size and speed, can score. … We'll see where it plays out, but I expect him to be an offensive player for us."

Kubalik scored 25 goals in 50 games last season in the Swiss-A league. He also just played for the Czech Republic in the World Championships, scoring 6 goals and adding 6 assists in 10 games.

The 23-year-old was originally taken in the seventh round by the Kings in 2013. He was teammates with Kahun while playing for the OHL's Sudbery Wolves from 2012-14.

"He's a great player and he also definitely can play in this league," said Kahun, who had 13 goals and 24 assists last season with the Blackhawks. "It's up to him now. He asked me some stuff how it all works out here and I'm going to try to help him so he makes it."