12:33 p.m.: Winnipeg made the trade official Wednesday afternoon, confirming it’s a one-for-one swap. 11:49 a.m.: The Jets are finalizing a trade to acquire defenseman Isaak Phillips from the Blackhawks in exchange for 21-year-old defense prospect Dmitri Kuzmin, Darren Dreger of TSN reports Wednesday. Phillips, 23, is a 6’3″ lefty who Chicago drafted in the fifth round in 2020. … [Read more...] about Jets Acquire Isaak Phillips From Blackhawks
Blackhawks Activate Alec Martinez, Place Connor Murphy On Injured Reserve
The Chicago Blackhawks are swapping a pair of veteran defensemen on the team’s injured reserve. Before their contest tonight against the Edmonton Oilers, the Blackhawks organization announced they’ve activated Alec Martinez from the injured reserve and have placed Connor Murphy on the injured reserve, retroactive to December 31st, in a corresponding roster move. Martinez will … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Activate Alec Martinez, Place Connor Murphy On Injured Reserve
Al MacNeil Passes Away At Age 89
A legendary member of the Calgary Flames organization, Al MacNeil, has passed away at the age of 89 as announced by the Flames. Before starting his coaching and executive career in the National Hockey League, MacNeil spent 11 years as a player. He suited up for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, and Pittsburgh Penguins from 1955 … [Read more...] about Al MacNeil Passes Away At Age 89
Blackhawks Recall Colton Dach
The Blackhawks recalled forward prospect Colton Dach from AHL Rockford on Wednesday night, per the AHL’s transactions log. The 21-year-old could be in line to make his NHL debut tomorrow against the Canadiens and his older brother Kirby Dach. Chicago had a full active roster, so winger Joey Anderson was reassigned to Rockford in a corresponding transaction after clearing … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Recall Colton Dach
Chicago Blackhawks Activate Craig Smith
Veteran forward Craig Smith has the opportunity to play in today’s Winter Classic after all. The Chicago Blackhawks announced they’ve activated Smith from the injured reserve after missing the last eight games with a back injury. Smith is expected to reprise his role on the Blackhawks’ fourth line next to Pat Maroon and Lukas Reichel. He scored six goals and 10 points in 26 … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Activate Craig Smith