The Chicago Blackhawks have given veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk a shot on a professional tryout contract, but his future may not be decided in Chicago alone. After a strong season last year, multiple teams are reportedly keeping an eye on the former Sidney Crosby teammate as training camps get underway.

According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, the Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, New York Islanders, and Anaheim Ducks are among the clubs monitoring Grzelcyk’s situation should things not materialize with the Blackhawks. The defenseman, who is coming off a 40-point season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, still carries value on the market despite going unsigned throughout the summer.

“Grzelcyk ended up taking a PTO with the Chicago Blackhawks. He’s familiar with assistant coach Mike V

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