The news broke last week that prospect Brandon Pirri signed an entry-level deal with the Blackhawks, but it wasn’t officially announced by the organization till this morning. He finished his freshman year with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in 2009-10 with 11 goals and 32 assists (43 points) in 39 games at the collegiate level. Pirri’s contract is worth $1,945,000 over three years – a $648,333 salary-cap hit. He is no longer eligible to play for RPI.
The 19-year-old center will likely join a talented Rockford IceHogs’ roster this fall, but can opt to play in the CHL where the Saginaw Spirit (OHL) hold his rights. Pirri’s decision sign a professional deal with the Blackhawks this summer comes on the heels of Jerry D’Amigo – his line mate at RPI – signing his own entry-level deal with the Maple Leafs.
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