Chicago Blackhawks Recall Forward Alexandre Fortin

The Chicago Blackhawks recalled Alexandre Fortin from the Rockford IceHogs on late Tuesday, October 9th.

You read that right, the Chicago Blackhawks have recalled forward Alexandre Fortin. Andreas Martinsen has been dealing with a lingering back injury as of late which could be the reason for the call up. John Hayden and Martinsen have been sharing the role as the team’s 13th forward through the first three games and it looks as if Fortin will be taking over Martinsen’s spot for the near future.

It remains to be seen if Martinsen’s injury is the true reason for this roster move. Corey Crawford’s return is set for ten days from today (in a “perfect world,” that is) which will force the…