The league will continue to see many AHL demotions today after all but four teams wrapped up their pre-4 Nations Face-Off break schedule on Saturday. We’ve already seen a few this morning, namely in Pittsburgh and Boston, and we will continue to track the rest in this article as fringe players head to the minors to get playing time over the next few weeks. The Predators … [Read more...] about Minor Transactions: 2/9/25
Trade Deadline Primer: Chicago Blackhawks
With the 4 Nations Face-Off break approaching, the trade deadline looms large and is about a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We continue our look around the league with the Chicago Blackhawks. Despite a litany of veteran additions this summer, the Chicago Blackhawks have once again found themselves competing with the San … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Primer: Chicago Blackhawks
Dickinson To Miss A Couple Of Weeks After 4 Nations Break
Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson will be out a little longer than originally anticipated. Head coach Anders Sorensen told reporters including Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times (Twitter link) that the middleman will likely be out a couple of weeks after the break due to a high left ankle sprain. After a breakout effort that saw him pot 22 goals and 35 points last season, … [Read more...] about Dickinson To Miss A Couple Of Weeks After 4 Nations Break
Afternoon Notes: Dickinson, Pitlick, Acklin, Philp
The NHL is gearing up for a two-week break for the 4-Nations Face-Off, giving teams plenty to do before many of their players head off for vacation, international play, or minor-league stints. The spree of afternoon news begins in Chicago, where center Jason Dickinson has avoided the worst-case scenario after suffering a scary-looking injury in the team’s Wednesday loss to the … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Dickinson, Pitlick, Acklin, Philp
Blackhawks To Activate Craig Smith From Injured Reserve
Blackhawks winger Craig Smith will return to the lineup Wednesday against the Oilers, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports. Chicago has a full active roster and will need to make a corresponding transaction to activate him from injured reserve. Smith, 35, has missed the last 11 games with a lingering back injury that also held him out for eight games in December. The 958-game … [Read more...] about Blackhawks To Activate Craig Smith From Injured Reserve