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Svedberg will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday.
Svedberg has appeared in the last two games and picked up a goal on Monday, but will come out of the lineup tonight in New York. Erik Gustafsson will replace him in the lineup.
Viktor Svedberg News
Call up / Send down
The Blackhawks have recalled Viktor Svedberg from Rockford (AHL).
Svedberg has picked up three points (1G / 2A) in 16 games with the Blackhawks this season. In 30 games while in Rockford, the 6-foot-8, 238 lbs. defenseman has 10 points (1G / 9A) and a plus-6 rating.
Call up / Send down
The Blackhawks have sent Viktor Svedberg to Rockford (AHL).
Call up / Send down
The Blackhawks recalled Viktor Svedberg from Rockford (AHL).
Svedberg, 24, has picked up two points (1G / 1A) in 15 games with the Blackhawks this season and 10 points (1G / 9A) in 30 games with Rockford. He is expected to be in the lineup on Tuesday with Michal Rozsival sidelined.
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The Blackhawks have recalled Viktor Svedberg and he will make his NHL debut on Friday vs. the Islanders.
Svedberg, 24, is a monster. At 6-foot-9, 235 lbs. he rivals Zdeno Chara for the tallest player in the NHL. Svedberg had a strong training camp and is expected to replace David Rundblad on Friday. He had three goals and 11 assists (14 points) in 49 games with Rockford (AHL) last season.