Blackhawks assign Söderblom to Rockford after waivers and recall Commesso

Chicago assigned Söderblom to Rockford after he cleared waivers; he had gone 0–3–1 in five games with a 4.67 GAA and .842 save percentage. The club recalled Drew Commesso, while Kane and Byram skated at practice; Kane could return Thursday if medically cleared, but no fresh clearance or Byram medical update was reported.