It has been a very promising first rookie season for Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis. A strong showing with AHL Rockford has now been rewarded as the team announced that they’ve recalled the winger from the IceHogs. With the move, their roster is now at the maximum of 23 players. It’s the first recall of his young career. The 20-year-old was a third-round pick by Chicago … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Recall Nick Lardis
Bedard Won’t Play Tonight, Vanacker Added To Canada’s WJC Camp
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard was injured in a last-second faceoff in last night’s game against St. Louis. Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times notes that the 20-year-old has already been ruled out for today’s game against Detroit with there not yet being enough information to make any determinations beyond that. More information is expected on Monday before the team embarks … [Read more...] about Bedard Won’t Play Tonight, Vanacker Added To Canada’s WJC Camp
Blackhawks Recall Dominic Toninato
The Blackhawks announced they’ve elevated center Dominic Toninato from AHL Rockford. The move gives Chicago another option at forward – and signals a return to a traditional 12-forward, six-defenseman alignment – ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Rangers. No corresponding transaction is necessary after the Hawks sent Sam Rinzel and Landon Slaggert down to Rockford … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Recall Dominic Toninato
Blackhawks Reassign Sam Rinzel, Landon Slaggert
The Blackhawks have reassigned defenseman Sam Rinzel and winger Landon Slaggert to AHL Rockford, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio 720. Both players are still waiver-exempt. Slaggert’s demotion was expected. He’s been sent down once already this season and has been a healthy scratch in eight of Chicago’s last 10 games. Rinzel’s, however, comes as a surprise. A first-round … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Reassign Sam Rinzel, Landon Slaggert
Craig Smith Announces Retirement
As expected, forward Craig Smith has hung up his skates after 14 years in the NHL. The Magnuson Hockey Agency, which represented Smith, announced the retirement. Smith’s professional career began back in 2009, when he was selected with the 98th overall pick by the Nashville Predators. He spent two years following the draft playing for the NCAA’s University of Wisconsin, scoring … [Read more...] about Craig Smith Announces Retirement