The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled forward Frank Nazar from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League and moved defenseman Alec Martinez to the injured reserve (as per Mark Lazerus of The Athletic). The 20-year-old Nazar is a first-round pick from 2022 (13th overall) and is one of the Blackhawks’ top forward prospects. Nazar has been terrific in his first AHL season … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Recall Frank Nazar, Move Martinez To IR
Martinez Once Again Dealing With Upper-Body Injury
After missing time with an upper-body injury earlier this season, Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez is dealing with a recurrence of that injury, causing him to leave practice early today, relays Mark Lazerus of The Athletic (Twitter link). The 37-year-old has been limited to just 15 games in his first season with Chicago and has four points while averaging a little over 20 … [Read more...] about Martinez Once Again Dealing With Upper-Body Injury
Jones Resumes Skating
Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones skated before practice today as he works his way back from a right foot injury, notes WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis (Twitter link). The 30-year-old was originally pegged to be out around four weeks with the injury and he has missed the last three so resuming on-ice skating now suggests he’s pretty much on track in his recovery. Jones has … [Read more...] about Jones Resumes Skating
Blackhawks Place Joey Anderson On Waivers
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Joey Anderson on waivers per Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Anderson hasn’t played since November 23rd. Anderson played in the first 12 games of Chicago’s season and rotated throughout the lineup – playing as little as 11 minutes or as much as 19 minutes through the start of the year. Despite the fluxing role, Anderson only recorded one … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Place Joey Anderson On Waivers
Blackhawks Place Petr Mrazek On IR; Recall Kevin Korchinski, Drew Commesso
The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Kevin Korchinski and goaltender Drew Commesso, per Charlie Roumeliotis of Chicago’s WGN Radio. The duo will help fill in for starting goaltender Petr Mrazek and top-four defender Alec Martinez. Both players left Chicago’s Saturday game early with injury – Mrazek after getting his legs swept from under him, and Martines after a … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Place Petr Mrazek On IR; Recall Kevin Korchinski, Drew Commesso