Chicago has re-assigned defenseman Kevin Korchinski and goaltenders Stanislav Berezhnoy and Drew Commesso to Rockford

The Sabres could use another right-shot defenseman and should consider pursuing this Blackhawks blueliner because of it.

Connor McMichael had a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals snapped Chicago’s four-game win streak with a 5-1 over the depleted Blackhawks.

Lardis entered Saturday with points in consecutive games for the first time. Both plays also involved Moore, whose friendship has helped him get more comfortable.

With plenty of veteran talent coming off the books this summer, trading for Ryan Ellis' contract is the next step in Kyle Davidson's plan.

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The Predators led in shots 6-0 to start the game, but the Blackhawks clawed back with seven straight shots. A penalty to Erik Haula tested Nashville's penalty kill and they held Chicago off the board. Drew Commesso, making his second straight start, played well in net for Chicago.