The Search for Results Continues On
A look at how two Blackhawks players are looking to find their footing at the NHL and AHL level
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In today’s edition, we look at how Anthony Beauvillier is looking to find his game with the Chicago Blackhawks after coming back from injury, while Lukas Reichel is looking to do the same on the Rockford IceHogs.
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Anthony Beauvillier is Blackhawks’ Wild Card for Rest of Season
February 22, 2024 by Brooke LoFurno
When looking at players that could be wild cards for the Chicago Blackhawks with 25 games remaining, it’s tough to nail it down. Most of these players, like Taylor Raddysh and Ryan Donato, already showed what their season has been like, with some solid moments but mostly struggles, which makes it hard to believe a significant change in production is coming (although not impossible!). Therefore, when looking at the roster, especially the upcoming free agents, it’s hard to expect some to make a statement, but there is one that could: Anthony Beauvillier. After missing over a month with a left wrist injury, he looks to make a do-over of a first impression for the remainder of the season.
Blackhawks Sending Lukas Reichel to the AHL Is the Right Move
February 21, 2024 by Hunter Crowther
Much of the oxygen surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks through the middle of February was taken by Connor Bedard, who returned from a broken jaw and is performing as if he didn’t miss any time at all. But in between the stories on this Bedard goal and that Bedard pass and the fishbowl he’s currently wearing was news that fellow Blackhawks’ top prospect Lukas Reichel was assigned to the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs the morning of Feb. 18.