CHICAGO -- The Blackhawks have activated defenseman Artyom Levshunov and assigned the No. 2 overall pick in this year's NHL draft to the minors.
Levshunov, 18, hurt his right foot when he blocked a shot during an offseason 3-on-3 tournament. His foot continued to bother him during his training, so he had an MRI that revealed a fracture.
He participated in Chicago's morning skate Tuesday before he was sent to Rockford of the AHL. He said it was tough being out.
"It was a little boring, skating by myself and the skills coach," Levshunov said.