Toninato Assigned To AHL

The Blackhawks announced that they’ve assigned center Dominic Toninato back to AHL Rockford.  Recalled three weeks ago, the 31-year-old got into five games with Chicago while on recall, picking up an assist and ten hits in 9:12 per game of playing time.  Toninato has been much more productive with the IceHogs, notching five goals and 12 assists in 24 games with them.  With his assignment, the Blackhawks now have an open roster spot.  Don’t expect that spot to go to Connor Bedard, however, as while he returned to the ice today per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times, it was a light skate and there remains no firm timetable for his return.