The Chicago Blackhawks have called up Kevin Korchinski and Drew Commesso to step in for injured players.
Petr Mrazek and Alec Martinez, both key players, got hurt during a game on Saturday. Mrazek’s injury happened when he fell awkwardly, hurting his left groin, while Martinez was struck by a puck that sneaked under his visor. Due to these injuries, Mrazek is now on the injured list.
Korchinski is back with the team after spending time in the minors. Last season, he played 76 games but struggled with a -39 rating. This year, he’s been doing well with Rockford IceHogs, scoring two goals and 11 points in 21 games. He’s been leading their defense and showing great skill . However, he must compete for ice time against teammates like Nolan Allan and Wyatt Kaiser. Allan has stepped up during injuries with four assists this season but still has room for improvement.
Fans might wonder if Korchinski can seize this opportunity to shine at the NHL level.
Kaiser hasn’t been as effective lately, having only one assist in 25 games. Korchinski’s offensive talent could earn him more playtime if he makes the most of his chances quickly. Meanwhile, Commesso has had an up-and-down journey as a goalie in Rockford over the past two years. He emerged as a starter last year but hasn’t performed as well this season compared to Mitchell Weeks who has taken more starts recently.
With Mrazek out for at least a week, Commesso might finally get his big break in the NHL. To cover for him in Rockford’s lineup, Benjamin Gaudreau from ECHL will take over some duties there; Gaudreau holds a decent record so far this season.
What do you think about these changes? Will they make an impact?
