A veteran defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks has been placed on waivers, setting the stage for a potential reassignment to the team’s American Hockey League affiliate. The move follows the latest roster reductions from the club’s training camp, with the player expected to clear waivers before being sent down. The defenseman joined the Blackhawks organization earlier this year in a trade with the New York Rangers, marking a shift in the team’s lineup ahead of the upcoming season. Fans and analysts will be watching to see how this decision impacts the Blackhawks’ depth and defensive strategy moving forward.

The latest round of cuts from the Chicago Blackhawks’ training camp included veteran defenseman Derrick Pouliot. He has been placed on waivers, per PuckPedia, for the purpose of assignment to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs. Poliout joined the Blackhawks organization in a trade with the New York Rangers ahead of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. That […]