The Chicago Blackhawks have reassigned forward Nick Lardis to their AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, following the return of veteran Teuvo Teravainen from injury. Despite a solid performance with five goals and seven points in 21 NHL games, Lardis’s development is prioritized over marginal roster improvements. He is expected to play a key role in Rockford as they aim for an AHL playoff spot. This move reflects the team’s focus on nurturing Lardis, a rookie still adjusting to professional hockey.
