CHICAGO -- The Blackhawks brought back Erik Gustafsson on Monday, agreeing to a one-year contract with the free-agent defenseman.
Gustafsson was released by the New York Islanders on Sunday. The deal with Chicago is worth $800,000.
The return of Gustafsson bolsters the Blackhawks' blue line after they lost young defensemen Caleb Jones and Wyatt Kalynuk to injuries. Jones sprained his left wrist, and Kalynuk sprained his right ankle.
The Blackhawks visit Colorado on Wednesday for their season opener.
The 29-year-old Gustafsson made his NHL debut with Chicago in 2015.