Kaiser was a third-round pick of the Blackhawks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and has split time this season between the Blackhawks and the IceHogs (AHL). In 23 games with the Blackhawks, the 21-year-old Kaiser has four points (0G / 4A).
Bjork has spent the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign with the Rockford IceHogs (AHL), registering 27 points (10G / 17A) in 40 games. The 27-year-old will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Kaiser was a third-round pick of the Blackhawks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and has split time this season between the Blackhawks and the IceHogs (AHL). In 23 games with the Blackhawks, the 21-year-old Kaiser has four points (0G / 4A).
Brossoit has been sensational when called upon lately and will earn himself his third start in the last seven games for the Jets. In his last outing, Brossoit pitched a 17-save shutout in a 3-0 win over the Seattle Kraken. He is riding a three-game winning streak, allowing three or fewer goals in each, and has a favourable matchup on Friday against the low-scoring Anaheim Ducks.
Slaggert was the third-round pick of the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and earned himself a two-year, entry-level contract on Tuesday. The 21-year-old forward has spent the last four seasons playing collegiate hockey with Notre Dame and scored 31 points (20G / 11A) in 36 games this season.
The Blackhawks have won three of their last four and will give Soderblom his third start in the last five games on Friday. Soderblom has won two straight, saving 69 of the last 75 shots he's faced (.920 SV%). The 24-year-old Soderblom has a 3.88 GAA and .879 SV% through 25 games this season (4-18-1).
Soderstrom will return to Tucson after being recalled on an emergency basis on Friday. Travis Dermott (illness) will presumably re-enter the lineup in his place.
Sanford performed well in the last three games for the Blackhawks, tallying one point (0G / 1A), seven shots, and three hits. He exits the lineup on Tuesday to allow Andreas Athanasiou (groin) to play his first game since mid-November.
Slaggert was the third-round pick of the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and has earned himself a two-year, entry-level contract. The 21-year-old forward has spent the last four seasons playing collegiate hockey with Notre Dame and scored 31 points (20G / 11A) in 36 games this season.
Athanasiou has not played since mid-November but will make his return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 29-year-old center has struggled through injuries this season with four assists, 20 SOG, and a -5 plus/minus through 11 games.
Athanasiou has not played since mid-November but is nearing an imminent return to the lineup. The 29-year-old center has struggled through injuries this season with four assists, 20 SOG, and a -5 plus/minus through 11 games.
On the front of a back-to-back, the Jets will turn to Brossoit between the pipes on Friday night. Brossoit has been tremendous when called upon, winning three straight, including a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on March 3rd when he saved 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%). The Jets enter action as -127 road favourites against a Kraken club that defeated them 4-3 in their last outing.
Soderstrom will draw right into the Coyotes lineup after being recalled from Tucson (AHL) earlier in the day. He'll replace Travis Dermott (illness).
Soderstrom has played just a single NHL game this season. He has eight goals and 17 assists in 50 AHL games this season.
