Carcillo, 26, recorded 11 points (2G, 9A), 82 penalty minutes and a +10 plus/minus rating in 28 regular-season tilts this year, his first season with the Blackhawks after signing with the organization as a free agent in July of 2011.

Originally selected in the third round (73rd overall) of the 2003 National Hockey League Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Carcillo has registered 84 points (38G, 46A) and 1,068 penalty minutes in 310 regular-season tilts over parts of five National Hockey League seasons with the Phoenix Coyotes (2006-09), Philadelphia Flyers (2009-11) and Blackhawks. The King City, Ontario, native has also notched five goals, six assists and 69 penalty minutes in 33 career Stanley Cup Playoffs tilts, which includes a run to the 2010 Stanley Cup Final with the Flyers.