Mark Stuart is heading to training camp on a pro tryout offer with the Chicago Blackhawks.

The 33-year-old defenceman spent the past six seasons with the Winnipeg Jets before the final year of his contract was bought out in July.

Stuart, originally chosen in the first round (21st overall) by the Boston Bruins, has 26 goals, 93 points and 722 penalty minutes in 673 NHL games.