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Former Chicago Blackhawks forward reaches new all-time low with AHL assignment by the Lightning organization
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A former member of the Chicago Blackhawks has reached a new all-time low following his assignment to the AHL's Syracuse Crunch on Monday, Nov 17.
A once fan favorite in Chicago will now be back into the American Hockey League as the Tampa Bay Lightning has assigned forward Boris Katchouk to their respective minor league affiliate team.
"The Lightning announced they've reassigned winger Boris Katchouk to AHL Syracuse. They now have two open roster spots, leaving the option for multiple IR activations ahead of tomorrow's game against the Devils.
Katchouk was recalled last Wednesday in the wake of injuries to depth forwards Pontus Holmberg and Dominic James. It marked the 27-year-old's first time on an NHL roster since April 2024. The second-round pick of the Lightning in 2016 spent last year on a minor-league contract with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton after being non-tendered by the Senators the previous offseason.
The Ontario native returned to the Bolts for his second stint in Tampa over the summer on a two-way deal and cleared waivers during training camp. After the 6'2″ grinder had 21 goals and 49 points in 67 games for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last year, he got off to a similarly strong start in Syracuse with four goals and nine points through his first 12 games."
Tampa Bay Lightning assign forward to the AHL
Katchouk donned the Blackhawks sweater for two seasons (2022-2024) and cemented his name as a bottom six forward in the NHL.
The gritty forward was acquired by the Blackhawks in the Brandon Hagel trade, alongside Taylor Raddysh and two conditional first-round picks.
A once key-piece of a trade, turned to an AHL role player.
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