Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson told reporters including Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago (Twitter link) that there is now no timeline for when goaltender Laurent Brossoit will make his debut. Brossoit is dealing with a meniscus injury, one that he was supposed to be back from weeks ago. Richardson likens the injury to Demko’s situation in Vancouver in that it’s … [Read more...] about No Timeline For When Brossoit Could Make Chicago Debut
Alex Vlasic Garnering Interest From Team USA For 4 Nations Face-Off
Chicago Blackhawks’ defenseman Alex Vlasic had an impressive defensive season last year with a 90.6% on-ice save percentage in all situations on a basement-dwelling Blackhawks roster. Now that he’s recorded seven assists in 14 games this year, Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus of The Athletic share that Vlasic is now getting outside consideration for Team USA’s roster for the 4 … [Read more...] about Alex Vlasic Garnering Interest From Team USA For 4 Nations Face-Off
Alec Martinez Resumes Skating
Mario Tirabassi of CHGO Blackhawks reports veteran defenseman Alec Martinez resumed skating this morning before the team’s practice. Martinez, who brings Stanley Cup pedigree to a relatively young Blackhawks roster, has been sidelined on October 15th due to a right groin injury. In his stead, Chicago has relied on a combination of young defensemen Nolan Allan, Wyatt Kaiser, and … [Read more...] about Alec Martinez Resumes Skating
West Notes: Hellebuyck, Wild, Reichel
Murat Ates of The Athletic broke down the reason Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was so frustrated by the lack of a goaltender interference call in a recent game against the Lightning. Hellebuyck has been a vocal advocate for goaltender interference calls, going as far as presenting to the NHL’s competition committee, and was incensed after the game against Tampa Bay … [Read more...] about West Notes: Hellebuyck, Wild, Reichel
Blackhawks’ Alec Martinez, Laurent Brossoit To Remain Out Through October
The Chicago Blackhawks will need to continue leaning on their youth, with defenseman Alec Martinez and goaltender Laurent Brossoit out for at least three more games per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times. The Blackhawks have three games remaining on a five-game road trip that neither Martinez nor Brossoit will join, meaning the next chance for either to return will come when … [Read more...] about Blackhawks’ Alec Martinez, Laurent Brossoit To Remain Out Through October