Bold truth: the Blackhawks are reshaping their goaltending depth as they navigate injuries and roster needs. The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned goaltender Laurent Brossoit to Rockford of the American Hockey League for a conditioning stint, the team announced on Tuesday.
Brossoit, 32, is making his return from offseason hip surgery and also sat out last season due to a right knee meniscus procedure. With backups Spencer Knight and Arvid Soderblom already in the crease, Brossoit could become an attractive trade piece for teams seeking depth between the pipes.
Contractually, Brossoit inked a $6.6 million, two-year deal with Chicago on July 1, 2024. In the 2023-24 season with Winnipeg, he played 23 games, posting a 15-5-2 record along with a 2.00 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage.
Looking at his career, the 2011 sixth-round pick has gone 64-46-13 with a 2.64 GAA and a .911 save percentage over 140 NHL appearances, with previous stints in Edmonton and Vegas shaping his journeyman profile.
What does this move mean for Chicago’s goaltending future? Could Brossoit’s conditioning stint set him up for a midseason return, a trade, or a fresh competition for the backup role? Share your thoughts on whether this signals a long-term plan or a temporary adjustment.
