Blackhawks Recall New Backup From Rockford, Kane Lands On Injured Reserve

Just a few hours after placing Arvid Soderblom on waivers, the Chicago Blackhawks recalled Drew Commesso from the Rockford IceHogs on Sunday. The Blackhawks have a new No. 2 goaltender behind Spencer Knight . Commesso, 24, was selected in the second round of the 2020 NHL Draft and has spent the last three-plus years developing in the minors with Rockford. The Norwell, Massachusetts, native has been the IceHogs starter since 2023-24 and has been patiently waiting for his first full-time opportunity with the Blackhawks. It’s now finally arrived. Commesso appeared in three NHL games with the Blackhawks last season, going 2-1-0 with a .918 save percentage. He showcased himself well overall and earned a two-year contract extension this past summer. The Blackhawks are hoping Commesso has more to offer and can provide stability as Knight’s backup, something Soderblom couldn’t do, and it cost him his job. Initially, Commesso wasn’t expected to join the Blackhawks roster until Monday, after it becomes clear whether Soderblom clears waivers. Because Soderblom is technically still part of the NHL roster until 1:00 p.m. CT on Monday, when either another club claims him or he gets assigned to Rockford, there didn’t seem to be enough room for Commesso. However, the Blackhawks opened a spot for Commesso by placing Patrick Kane on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, retroactive to Nov. 2. Before anyone panics, Kane can be activated from injured reserve at any time, and he could return as soon as Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres if he’s cleared. His move to injured reserve isn’t reflective of his injury status, which will become clearer after Monday’s practice session. For more Blackhawks news, visit Chicago Hockey Now and like our Facebook Page . Follow us on X: @chihockeynow , @JackBushman2 Related Headlines Lardis Not An Option To Replace Kane For Blackhawks Road Trip Blackhawks Sticking With Blashill & Staff Despite Disastrous Start Blackhawks First Domino Falls With Soderblom Placed On Waivers Read more at Chicago Hockey Now