Mid-March is rolling around and hockey seasons are entering their waning point. Many college seasons are already concluded, while plenty of players in junior hockey are beginning to prepare for long playoff runs or springtime international hockey. It’s the final wave of action before the season comes to an end, so let’s take the chance to once again borrow from MLB Trade … [Read more...] about Big Hype Prospects: Fowler, McKenna, Lardis, Frondell
Blackhawks Activate Jason Dickinson From Injured Reserve
Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson will return to the lineup for tonight’s game against the Avalanche, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports. The team announced he’s been activated from injured reserve, and since the 23-man roster limit is no longer in effect after the trade deadline, no corresponding transaction is coming. The 29-year-old has played center for the entire season … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Activate Jason Dickinson From Injured Reserve
Jonathan Toews Pushing For NHL Comeback
Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews remains serious about an NHL comeback at the age of 37 even though he hasn’t played a professional hockey game in almost two years (as per Mark Lazerus of The Athletic). The three-time Stanley Cup Champion has been plagued by health issues for several years now but says he is in a good place both mentally and physically and has … [Read more...] about Jonathan Toews Pushing For NHL Comeback
Blackhawks Notes: Donato, Soderstrom, Sorensen
On Friday, the Blackhawks rekindled discussions about a possible contract extension with pending unrestricted free agent forward Ryan Donato and while an agreement wasn’t reached, Chicago elected to hold onto him anyway. Scott Powers of The Athletic reports (subscription link) that the deal that the team put on the table was a three-year offer worth somewhere around $4MM per … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Notes: Donato, Soderstrom, Sorensen
Blackhawks’ Artyom Levshunov Recalled, Expected To Make NHL Debut
The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled top prospect Artyom Levshunov to the NHL roster. This marks the second call-up of the 2024 second-overall pick’s young career. He is expected to immediately step into the Hawks lineup, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times. Levshunov’s last call-up came on February 3rd, in the days leading up to Chicago’s two-week break for the 4-Nations … [Read more...] about Blackhawks’ Artyom Levshunov Recalled, Expected To Make NHL Debut