Blackhawks Recall Drew Commesso, Place Patrick Kane On IR

With Arvid Soderblom on waivers today, it was clear that the Blackhawks would be bringing up a new backup goalie before long. They’re not waiting for the waiver period to end before making that move, as they announced that they’ve recalled Drew Commesso from AHL Rockford. To make room on the active roster, winger Patrick Kane was placed on injured reserve retroactive to November 2nd.

The 24-year-old was a second-round pick by Chicago back in 2020, going 46th overall. The hope was that he’d become their goalie of the future and while that could still happen, he hasn’t played well enough to maintain that billing at the moment.

Commesso left Boston University after his junior year and has been…