Blackhawks Place Connor Bedard on Injured Reserve List
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced key roster updates as they navigate the 2025-26 NHL season. The team has placed young forward Connor Bedard on the injured reserve list due to an upper-body injury. This designation is retroactive to December 12, 2025.
Key Roster Changes
In response to Bedard’s injury, the Blackhawks have recalled two players from the Rockford IceHogs. Defenseman Ethan Del Mastro and goaltender Laurent Brossoit have been brought up to help fill the gaps left by injuries.
Ethan Del Mastro’s Performance
- Age: 22 years
- Games Played with Blackhawks: 1
- Points with IceHogs: 11 (1 Goal, 10 Assists)
- Assists Ranking: 2nd among Rockford defensemen
Del Mastro has shown promise, contributing significantly to the IceHogs this season with his offensive skills.
Laurent Brossoit’s Stats
- Age: 32 years
- Record with IceHogs: 2 wins, 1 loss
- Save Percentage: .900
- Goals-Against Average: 3.39
- First Professional Goal: December 12, 2025, against Milwaukee
Brossoit has been an experienced addition to the team. His performance will be crucial, especially with the current player injury challenges.
Upcoming Game Against the Maple Leafs
The Blackhawks are set to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs tomorrow night. The game will take place at Scotiabank Arena, starting at 7:00 p.m. CT/6:00 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the game on CHSN and listen via WGN Radio.
With these adjustments, the Blackhawks aim to maintain their competitive edge in the league despite the setbacks.
