Tampa Bay Lightning reporter Chris Krenn tweeted that Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev skated today in a non-contact jersey but added that head coach Jon Cooper cautioned people to not expect him to return for the first round of the playoffs. Cooper said that if the Lightning were to make it deep in the playoffs, he could return to the lineup, but he was happy to have him … [Read more...] about Blackhawks To Keep Pick From Pitlick Trade
Blackhawks Reassign Wyatt Kaiser
The Blackhawks have assigned defenseman Wyatt Kaiser to AHL Rockford, Mario Tirabassi of CHGO Sports reports Monday. This leaves the Blackhawks with only six healthy defenders, suggesting Connor Murphy may be ready to come off injured reserve before Wednesday’s game against the Blues. Kaiser, 21, has looked promising when given NHL minutes this season. He’s goalless through 32 … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Reassign Wyatt Kaiser
Blackhawks Notes: Murphy, Johnson, Veterans
The Blackhawks have been without blueliner Connor Murphy for nearly three months with an undisclosed lower-body injury. Speaking with reporters today including Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago, the veteran indicated he was dealing with an osteitis pubis injury, the same issue that has sidelined San Jose’s Logan Couture for most of the season albeit a less severe … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Notes: Murphy, Johnson, Veterans
Blackhawks Sign Nick Lardis To Entry-Level Deal
The Blackhawks signed left-wing prospect Nick Lardis to a three-year, entry-level contract Wednesday, per a team announcement. The deal carries a cap hit of $897K. Lardis, 18, was picked up by Chicago last summer, heading to them with the 67th overall pick in the 2023 draft. The Ontario-born winger has been a much-improved talent this season with OHL Brantford, notching 29 … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Sign Nick Lardis To Entry-Level Deal
Dominic Basse Transfers To St. Lawrence
Blackhawks goalie prospect Dominic Basse has transferred to St. Lawrence, the school announced (Twitter link). The 22-year-old was a sixth-rounder of Chicago in 2019, going 167th overall. Basse played his first two years at Colorado College before spending the last two at St. Cloud State. Last season, Basse posted a 2.75 GAA with a .896 SV% in 25 games and with Ben Kraws … [Read more...] about Dominic Basse Transfers To St. Lawrence