The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has recalled forward Anders Bjork from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League. The Blackhawks also activated defenseman Nikita Zaitsev from the non-roster list (Immigration). In addition, the Blackhawks have assigned forwards Brett Seney and David Gust, along with defenseman Isaak Phillips to Rockford.
Bjork, 26, has appeared in one NHL game with the Buffalo Sabres in 2022-23. He has also skated in 42 AHL games with the Rochester Americans this season, registering 25 points (8G, 17A).
Zaitsev, 31, has dressed in 28 games with the Ottawa Senators this season, posting five assists. He's also played in five games with the AHL's Belleville Senators. A veteran of 426 career regular-season NHL games, Zaitsev has compiled 108 points (19G, 89A).
The Blackhawks play the Nashville Predators tomorrow evening at the United Center at 7:00 p.m. The game can be seen on NBC Sports Chicago, heard on WGN Radio and, in Spanish, on TUDN, Univision Sports Radio 1200 AM.
RELEASE: Blackhawks Activate Zaitsev, Recall Bjork
Chicago reassigned Brett Seney, David Gust and Isaak Phillips to Rockford.
