The Chicago Blackhawks have sent down forward Cole Guttman and defenseman Louis Crevier to their AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, per a media release this afternoon. Guttman has been the much better player in Rockford this season, playing with the team through much of October and November. Over that stretch, Guttman scored three goals and nine points in 12 games for the … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Send Down Cole Guttman, Louis Crevier
Slaggert Intends To Sign With Blackhawks After The NCAA Season
Last summer, Blackhawks prospect Landon Slaggert declined an offer to turn pro, raising some concerns that he could opt for free agency this coming summer. However, the forward told Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times that he intends to sign with Chicago once his season with Notre Dame comes to an end. The 21-year-old was a third-round pick in 2020 and is faring much better … [Read more...] about Slaggert Intends To Sign With Blackhawks After The NCAA Season
Savoie Assigned To QMJHL, Kaiser In Concussion Protocol
The Blackhawks activated prospect Samuel Savoie off season-opening IR and assigned him to QMJHL Rouyn-Noranda, CapFriendly reports (Twitter link). The 19-year-old recorded just shy of a point per game with the Huskies last season, notching 59 in 60 appearances, helping him earn his entry-level contract in July. However, he was injured in a preseason game and underwent femur … [Read more...] about Savoie Assigned To QMJHL, Kaiser In Concussion Protocol
Blackhawks Expected To Re-Sign Petr Mrázek
The Blackhawks are signing starting goalie Petr Mrázek to a two-year extension, The Athletic’s Scott Powers confirmed Wednesday. ESPN’s Kevin Weekes was the first to report the news and added the deal is expected to come in just north of $8MM ($4MM AAV). The final contract will come in with an $8.5MM total value and $4.25MM AAV, per Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. Mrázek, 31, … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Expected To Re-Sign Petr Mrázek
Nick Foligno Activated, Connor Murphy Placed On IR
The Chicago Blackhawks have activated forward Nick Foligno off the injured reserve, and it is expected that he will dress tonight against the Vancouver Canucks. The 36-year-old is just a week removed from signing a two-year $9MM extension with the Blackhawks and has been out of action since January 5th when he stood up for Connor Bedard and fought Brandon Smith after he had hit … [Read more...] about Nick Foligno Activated, Connor Murphy Placed On IR