After sending him down at the beginning of the All-Star break, the Wild recalled forward Jake Lucchini from AHL Iowa on Monday, per The Athletic’s Michael Russo. The move gives them a 12th healthy forward for Wednesday’s game against the Blackhawks. Pat Maroon, Connor Dewar and Vinni Lettieri remain on injured reserve and are not expected to be available. Lucchini, 28, has yet … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Lucchini, Brodin, Johnson
Deadline Extended For Perry To File Grievance Against Blackhawks
The NHLPA has extended the deadline for Corey Perry to file for grievance against the Chicago Blackhawks according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times. The original deadline was January 27th, a full 60 days after his contract was originally terminated by the Blackhawks on November 28th, 2023. Perry believes that Chicago did not have proper grounds to terminate his previous … [Read more...] about Deadline Extended For Perry To File Grievance Against Blackhawks
Trade Deadline Primer: Chicago Blackhawks
With the All-Star break approaching, the trade deadline looms large and is about a month and a half away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We continue our look around the league with the Chicago Blackhawks. After completely tearing down the team over the last several years, there was no question that the Blackhawks would be one of the … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Primer: Chicago Blackhawks
Oliver Moore Unlikely To Turn Pro After College Season Ends
It has been a successful freshman campaign for Blackhawks prospect Oliver Moore. The 19th overall pick last June is averaging just shy of a point-per-game this season through 26 appearances with the University of Minnesota, leading some to wonder if he might be a one-and-done player. However, Scott Powers of The Athletic notes (subscription link) that Chicago is expecting the … [Read more...] about Oliver Moore Unlikely To Turn Pro After College Season Ends
Blackhawks Have Interest in Andrei Kuzmenko
Scott Billeck of The Winnipeg Sun speculated today about what the Winnipeg Jets might do with their available extra roster spot. The Jets currently sit third in the Central Division with a 30-12-5 record and could be looking to make a big swing at the upcoming NHL trade deadline. The Jets will need a roster spot to activate center Mark Scheifele off the injured reserve but have … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Have Interest in Andrei Kuzmenko