Patrick Sharp signed a five-year extension with the Blackhawks on Wednesday. The annual cap hit of Sharp's new contract is $5.9 million, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie. Sharp is entering the last year of a contract that carries a $3.9 million cap hit. His salary for the 2011-12 season is $4.2 million. Sharp led the Hawks with 34 goals last season and had a career-high 71 points in 74 games.