Blackhawks Bits: Ian Mitchell activated from IR, assigned to Rockford

Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty ImagesOne of the Chicago Blackhawks more intriguing blue-line prospects is about to start his 2022-23 hockey season.

On Friday, the Blackhawks activated defenseman Ian Mitchell off of injured reserve and assigned him to the Rockford IceHogs.

#Blackhawks activate Ian Mitchell (wrist) from injured reserve and assign him to AHL's Rockford IceHogs.

— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) November 11, 2022 Mitchell, 23, is a 2017 second-round pick (57th overall) of the Blackhawks and has played in 47 NHL games with three goals and five assists while averaging 14:30 of ice time. He only played in eight NHL games last season, though, notching one assist with an…