The second-overall pick of the 2024 NHL Draft is set to join the Blackhawks for the first time. Chicago announced they’ve recalled defenseman Artyom Levshunov from their AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, and have placed defenseman Louis Crevier on injured reserve in a corresponding transaction. Levshunov was the undisputed top defensive prospect entering last summer’s draft. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Recall Artyom Levshunov, Place Louis Crevier On Injured Reserve
Blackhawks Activate Connor Murphy Off Injured Reserve
The Blackhawks welcomed back a veteran defenseman to their lineup against Florida earlier today. The team announced that they activated blueliner Connor Murphy off injured reserve. He had been out for the last month due to a groin injury. The 31-year-old is in his eighth season with Chicago (12th overall) and has more or less played the same role with them for the majority of … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Activate Connor Murphy Off Injured Reserve
Connor Murphy Nearing A Return From Injury
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy will likely be in and out of the lineup for the next little while as he tries to work his way back from osteitis pubis (as per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times). Osteitis pubis is an inflammation in the joint between the left and right pubic bones and typically causes pain and swelling in the groin or lower abdomen. Murphy hasn’t … [Read more...] about Connor Murphy Nearing A Return From Injury
Additional Fallout From The Mikko Rantanen Trade
Although plenty of new information has emerged regarding the trade that sent Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes, we hadn’t heard from the player himself. In an article by Corey Masisak of The Denver Post, Rantanen finally spoke about the trade from his point of view. One of the biggest takeaways from the interview with Masisak is that he … [Read more...] about Additional Fallout From The Mikko Rantanen Trade
Blackhawks “Hopeful” Laurent Brossoit Will Return This Season
The Blackhawks expected veteran Laurent Brossoit to serve as their No. 2 option between the pipes after they signed him to a two-year, $6.6MM deal over the summer, but he’s instead spent the entire season on injured reserve after two surgeries on the meniscus in his right knee. General manager Kyle Davidson tells Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times that he’s “hopeful” but unsure … [Read more...] about Blackhawks “Hopeful” Laurent Brossoit Will Return This Season