Fri 7/1/11 1:57 PM

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Andrew Brunette to a one-year deal. No financial terms have been announced. Brunette will be re-united with his coach Joel Quenneville as they were together in Colorado. The 37-year-old could be the final piece as a top-six forward for the Blackhawks which will force Viktor Stalberg down to a bottom six role. He had 17 goals and 43 points for the Wild last season but expect more if he can crack a top-six role with Chicago.