Levshunov Assigned to AHL After Foot Fracture

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, has been activated from the injured non-roster list and assigned to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs after suffering a foot fracture during an offseason tournament. Levshunov unknowingly trained with the injury for a month, delaying his recovery, and missed rookie and training camps. Despite this, he has remained engaged with the Blackhawks by participating in meetings and learning their system. Coach Luke Richardson is optimistic about his integration, with his participation in practices and games to be determined by management. Additionally, the team is monitoring Alec Martinez's recovery from a groin injury, with expectations of him rejoining the team on an upcoming road trip.