The Blackhawks have inked one of their more intriguing prospects, signing forward Landon Slaggert to a two-year, entry-level deal, per a team announcement. The deal, which begins immediately, carries a $912.5K cap hit, per Mario Tirabassi of CHGO Sports. As such, Slaggert will be eligible to make his NHL debut for Chicago down the stretch. The 21-year-old was a third-round pick … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Sign Landon Slaggert
Zaitsev To Return From Knee Injury
The Blackhawks will welcome back defenseman Nikita Zaitsev tonight against Washington, relays Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times. The 32-year-old had missed the last 19 games with a knee injury and bone fracture. Zaitsev has played in 26 games so far this season, recording two goals and five assists along with 52 blocks and 55 hits. Meanwhile, his average ice time is down to … [Read more...] about Zaitsev To Return From Knee Injury
AHL Shuffle: 3/8/24
It’s the NHL Trade Deadline and all attention is trained on which key assets will be moved around. But NHL teams will also have to keep their minor league rosters in mind, as players will need to be on an AHL roster by 2 p.m. CT to play in the Calder Cup Playoffs. That’s led to a long list of minor league loans and paper transactions, with teams keeping the shelves of their AHL … [Read more...] about AHL Shuffle: 3/8/24
Senators Claim Boris Katchouk Off Waivers
The Ottawa Senators have claimed forward Boris Katchouk off of waivers from the Chicago Blackhawks. Katchouk has been with the Hawks for the last three seasons, totaling 117 games and 26 points with the club. Katchouk has largely served in a full-time NHL role since making his debut with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021-22, playing in just nine AHL games since. That includes six … [Read more...] about Senators Claim Boris Katchouk Off Waivers
Blackhawks Trade Anthony Beauvillier To Predators
Forward Anthony Beauvillier is on the move for the second time this season, heading from the Blackhawks to the Predators, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports that Nashville is sending Chicago a 2024 fifth-round pick in return. The Blackhawks brought in Beauvillier in November, parting with a fifth-round pick of their own to acquire him … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Trade Anthony Beauvillier To Predators