The Chicago Blackhawks continue to narrow down their roster as training camp progresses, albeit slowly.
First, they assigned goalie Arvid Soderblom to the Rockford IceHogs, bring the training camp roster to 45. With the IceHogs season starting Thursday, there are likely more assignments to Rockford coming on Wednesday.
Next, the Blackhawks placed Brett Connolly on waivers. If Connolly is assigned to Rockford, he’ll free up a roster spot to make room for younger players and give the Blackhawks $1.125 million in cap space.
Colliton on Brett Connolly going on waivers:
"It's a tough thing.