- 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 surgery, keeping him unavailable to play until now. This should be Savoie’s final junior season as he’ll be AHL-eligible in the fall.
- Still with the Blackhawks, blueliner Wyatt Kaiser has been placed in concussion protocol, per an announcement from AHL Rockford (Twitter link). The 21-year-old has split the season between Chicago and the IceHogs but any potential recall is out of the question for the time being now. Kaiser has played in 23 games with the Blackhawks, picking up four assists while logging nearly 17 minutes a night. With Rockford, his numbers have been similar, notching a goal and two helpers in 15 contests.