According to a team announcement, the Chicago Blackhawks have placed star center Connor Bedard on the injured reserve, retroactive to December 12th. In a corresponding roster move, the Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Ethan Del Mastro and have returned goaltender Laurent Brossoit from his conditioning stint. Today’s update will likely only serve to fuel speculation regarding … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Place Connor Bedard On Injured Reserve
Connor Bedard Not Expected To Travel With Blackhawks
It’s been a tough weekend for the Chicago Blackhawks, as on Friday, franchise center Connor Bedard suffered an injury in the closing moments of the team’s loss, and then on Saturday the team, without Bedard, was shut out 4-0 by the Detroit Red Wings. The most recent reporting regarding Bedard’s injury indicates that things are unlikely to get easier for the Blackhawks in the … [Read more...] about Connor Bedard Not Expected To Travel With Blackhawks
Blackhawks Recall Nick Lardis
It has been a very promising first rookie season for Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis. A strong showing with AHL Rockford has now been rewarded as the team announced that they’ve recalled the winger from the IceHogs. With the move, their roster is now at the maximum of 23 players. It’s the first recall of his young career. The 20-year-old was a third-round pick by Chicago … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Recall Nick Lardis
Bedard Won’t Play Tonight, Vanacker Added To Canada’s WJC Camp
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard was injured in a last-second faceoff in last night’s game against St. Louis. Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times notes that the 20-year-old has already been ruled out for today’s game against Detroit with there not yet being enough information to make any determinations beyond that. More information is expected on Monday before the team embarks … [Read more...] about Bedard Won’t Play Tonight, Vanacker Added To Canada’s WJC Camp
Blackhawks Recall Dominic Toninato
The Blackhawks announced they’ve elevated center Dominic Toninato from AHL Rockford. The move gives Chicago another option at forward – and signals a return to a traditional 12-forward, six-defenseman alignment – ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Rangers. No corresponding transaction is necessary after the Hawks sent Sam Rinzel and Landon Slaggert down to Rockford … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Recall Dominic Toninato