The Chicago Blackhawks are making a roster swap with two of their depth defensemen. The organization announced they’ve reassigned defenseman Kevin Korchinski to their AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, and recalled Wyatt Kaiser to the NHL roster. Korchinski is not a depth defenseman in the true sense of the word but he has been utilized like one this season. He’s only three … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Reassign Kevin Korchinski, Recall Wyatt Kaiser
Blackhawks Assign Brett Seney To Canadian National Team
According to the AHL transactions page, the Chicago Blackhawks have reassigned Brett Seney, the captain of their AHL affiliate, to the Canadian National Team for the upcoming Spengler Cup. It will be the first time Seney has suited up for Team Canada in international play throughout his professional career. Seney is in his eighth professional season and third with the … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Assign Brett Seney To Canadian National Team
Chicago Blackhawks Activate Seth Jones From IR
The Chicago Blackhawks are getting a major boost to their blue line. The organization announced they’ve activated defenseman Seth Jones from their injured reserve after missing the last 16 games with a right foot injury. Jones’ activation couldn’t come soon enough for the Blackhawks. Through the first 17 games of the year with Jones on the roster, Chicago managed a 6-10-1 … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Activate Seth Jones From IR
Blackhawks Activate Petr Mrazek Off IR, Drew Commesso Re-Assigned To AHL
The Chicago Blackhawks have reportedly activated goaltender Petr Mrazek off the injured reserve and re-assigned netminder Drew Commesso to the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League (as per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio 720). Mrazek was considered close to a return on Tuesday but was not activated until this morning. The 32-year-old has been dealing with a left groin … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Activate Petr Mrazek Off IR, Drew Commesso Re-Assigned To AHL
Blackhawks Notes: Sorenson, Mrazek, Jones
Scott Powers of The Athletic writes about Chicago Blackhawks interim head coach Anders Sorensen. Powers says that the major change for Chicago has been on the forecheck where the team has deployed a more aggressive forecheck, rather than the conventional 1-2-2 that former head coach Luke Richardson liked to utilize. Sorensen’s structure does make the Blackhawks more prone to … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Notes: Sorenson, Mrazek, Jones