Darling, who started in goal for the Blackhawks on Tuesday, inked a two-year contract extension with the club before Tuesday's game, Chicago ESPN reported. Darling, a Chicago-area native, has been a big surprise for the Blackhawks in goal this season. He will be paid $575,000 next season and $600,000 in the 2016-17 season. Darling proved to be capable during two previous stints in the NHL, going 5-2-0 with a 1.97 goals-against average and .937 save percentage. He also remained consistent at AHL's Rockford and has gone 14-8-2 with a 2.20 goals-against average and .927 save percentage. Depending on the future of Corey Crawford in the offseason, Darling could be in line for more starts next season. He could supplant Antti Raanta as the backup goalie this season, but Darling will most likely continue to get more starts in Rockford.