Blackhawks placing Arvid Söderblom on waivers raises questions on what comes next

With the aftermath of a 9-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, and a 4-13-1 record that has them sitting at second-worst in the NHL, it was assumed that something was going to change before the Chicago Blackhawks next game against the Buffalo Sabres on Nov. 12.

On Nov. 8, the Blackhawks placed backup goaltender Arvid Söderblom on waivers. It was first reported by Scott Powers of The Athletic.

This move is surprising and not at the same time. Of all the paths I thought they might decide to take, I was not expecting this move.

However, it felt like Söderblom had one foot out the door with the Blackhawks.