The Blackhawks recalled forward prospect Colton Dach from AHL Rockford on Wednesday night, per the AHL’s transactions log. The 21-year-old could be in line to make his NHL debut tomorrow against the Canadiens and his older brother Kirby Dach. Chicago had a full active roster, so winger Joey Anderson was reassigned to Rockford in a corresponding transaction after clearing … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Recall Colton Dach
Chicago Blackhawks Activate Craig Smith
Veteran forward Craig Smith has the opportunity to play in today’s Winter Classic after all. The Chicago Blackhawks announced they’ve activated Smith from the injured reserve after missing the last eight games with a back injury. Smith is expected to reprise his role on the Blackhawks’ fourth line next to Pat Maroon and Lukas Reichel. He scored six goals and 10 points in 26 … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Activate Craig Smith
Jonathan Toews Explains Absence, Doesn’t Rule Out NHL Return
Jonathan Toews’ name has slowly begun slipping from hockey dialogue. He led a star-studded career with the Chicago Blackhawks from 2007 to 2023, serving as the team’s captain for 14 seasons and leading the team to three Stanley Cup wins. Toews remained a tremendous lineup piece long after Chicago started to lose their luster – but the 2020s brought a challenge with nagging … [Read more...] about Jonathan Toews Explains Absence, Doesn’t Rule Out NHL Return
Alec Martinez, Craig Smith Close To Returning
The Chicago Blackhawks are expected to reintroduce a pair of veteran players into the lineup. According to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times, defenseman Alec Martinez and forward Craig Smith have been downgraded to day-to-day and are expected back soon. Both players have missed nearly a month for the Blackhawks with separate injuries. Chicago only has one open roster spot in … [Read more...] about Alec Martinez, Craig Smith Close To Returning
Blackhawks Reassign Kevin Korchinski, Recall Wyatt Kaiser
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