As a pending unrestricted free agent, there has been an expectation that the Blackhawks would be moving forward Ryan Donato before today’s 2 PM CT trade deadline. However, that might not be the case, as Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reports (Twitter link) that the two sides are discussing a potential contract extension. Even if an agreement on that front can’t be … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Discussing Extension With Ryan Donato
Chicago Blackhawks Reassign Andreas Athanasiou
According to the AHL transactions page, the Chicago Blackhawks have reassigned forward Andreas Athanasiou to their AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. Despite a disappointing season, the IceHogs are competing for a playoff spot in the AHL’s Central Division and would qualify if the season ended today. Athanasiou has been a large part of that hunt. Since clearing waivers and … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Reassign Andreas Athanasiou
Blackhawks Trying To Move Petr Mrázek
The Blackhawks will aggressively try to find a new home for goaltender Petr Mrázek this week, according to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. It’ll be difficult given a limited goalie market this season, but it’s no surprise they want to clear the veteran from their books after acquiring 2019 first-rounder Spencer Knight in last weekend’s blockbuster deal with the … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Trying To Move Petr Mrázek
Blackhawks Place Philipp Kurashev On IR, Louis Crevier Recalled
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Philipp Kurashev on the injured reserve and recalled defenseman Louis Crevier from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL (as per NHL.com). Kurashev is dealing with a hand injury, and his IR placement is retroactive to February 27th. Kurashev is having a tough season with just six goals and four assists in 42 games. The timing for him is … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Place Philipp Kurashev On IR, Louis Crevier Recalled
Central Notes: Jets, Maroon, Bichsel, Carcone
The Winnipeg Jets are entering the Trade Deadline with little bargaining pieces but plenty of cap space. That’s the set up for some low-cost lineup tinkering, with left-defense the most glaring issue on the roster. That hole could draw the Jets towards open market options like Boston’s Brandon Carlo or Seattle’s Jamie Oleksiak, per Ken Wiebe and Mike McIntyre of The Winnipeg … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Jets, Maroon, Bichsel, Carcone