Slater Koekkoek was a midseason acquisition during the 2018-19 season and played fairly well when given a chance. Koekkoek has top-6 potential, but with all of the new additions to the defense, he is considered a 7th defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks. He has also become expendable in the process.
Player Spotlight: Slater Koekkoek
Slater Koekkoek was brought to the Blackhawks via a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning last season. He might not see any playing time in the NHL this year.
With additions like Calvin de Haan and Olli Maatta, Koekkoek might find himself in Rockford this year.