The Blackhawks have assigned 2024 first-round pick Marek Vanacker to AHL Rockford, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio 720. The 19-year-old left-winger will get to make his professional debut in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Chicago traded up to select Vanacker last offseason, sending a pair of second-round picks to the Hurricanes to acquire the No. 27 overall pick. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Assign Marek Vanacker To AHL
Blackhawks Notes: James, Bedard, Sörensen, Brossoit
It seems unlikely that the Chicago Blackhawks will sign one of their collegiate prospects to an entry-level deal. Relayed by Scott Powers of The Athletic, Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson shared in the team’s end-of-season press availability that prospect Dominic James will likely pursue other options for his professional career and become an unrestricted free agent on … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Notes: James, Bedard, Sörensen, Brossoit
Blackhawks Assign Artyom Levshunov, Kevin Korchinski
The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned top defense prospects Kevin Korchinski and Artyom Levshunov to the AHL after the end of their season, per a release from the Rockford IceHogs. Both players have manned dominant roles in the IceHogs lineup this season – Korchinski looking to find his comfort after a hard NHL role last season, and Levshunov looking to vindicate his … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Assign Artyom Levshunov, Kevin Korchinski
Blackhawks To Have Second-Highest Draft Lottery Odds
The San Jose Sharks have mathematically clinched last spot in the NHL and earned the top odds at the upcoming draft lottery per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. The Sharks will hold a 25.5 percent chance at securing first-overall for the second consecutive season, while the Chicago Blackhawks will hold a 13.5 percent chance and the Nashville Predators an 11.5 percent chance. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks To Have Second-Highest Draft Lottery Odds
Blackhawks Sign Ryan Greene To Entry-Level Deal
The Blackhawks have signed center Ryan Greene to a three-year, entry-level contract, a source tells Scott Powers of The Athletic. The deal begins immediately and he’s expected to make his NHL debut tomorrow against the Canadiens. Chicago quickly confirmed the deal, which carries a $950K cap hit. Greene, 21, turns pro after three seasons at Boston University. A second-round pick … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Sign Ryan Greene To Entry-Level Deal