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• Blackhawks' Andreas Athanasiou: Suffers injury in minors

  11/19/2024 • By RotoWire

  Athanasiou, who was sent down to AHL Rockford in mid-November, sustained a hand or wrist injury against AHL Chicago on Sunday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Athanasiou's stint in the minors was supposed to help him rediscover his game after being held without a point through his first five appearances this season. While the veteran winger did manage to score a pair of goals for the IceHogs, his injury will no doubt be a setback for his chances of earning back a spot in the Blackhawks' lineup.

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• Blackhawks' Andreas Athanasiou: Going on waivers

  11/11/2024 • By RotoWire

  Athanasiou will be placed on waivers Monday, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports. Athanasiou has been a healthy scratch for nine straight games. He hasn't earned a point in five appearances while contributing six shots on goal, four blocked shots and five hits this season. Athanasiou's $4.25 million cap hit for 2024-25 will likely scare away teams from claiming him, meaning he could be ticketed for AHL Rockford if he clears waivers.

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• Blackhawks' Andreas Athanasiou: Falling out of favor

  11/01/2024 • By RotoWire

  Athanasiou was scratched for the fourth game in a row for Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Sharks. Athanasiou has sat out six of the Blackhawks' first 11 games, and he hasn't earned a point while averaging 9:36 of ice time over his first five outings. The 30-year-old forward has added six shots on net, five hits, four blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. The recent success of players like Lukas Reichel and Ryan Donato likely means Athanasiou will have to wait his turn for another look in the lineup. Even when he draws back in, he's unlikely to be productive in a fourth-line role.

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• Blackhawks' Andreas Athanasiou: Tallies in Sunday's loss

  04/15/2024 • By RotoWire

  Athanasiou scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Athanasiou has three points over his last seven games, including both of his goals this season. The 29-year-old missed significant time with a groin injury this season, and he's lacked offense since returning to the lineup. Athanasiou is at nine points, 42 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 26 appearances.

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• Blackhawks' Andreas Athanasiou: Finally lights lamp Saturday

  04/07/2024 • By RotoWire

  Athanasiou scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Stars. The 29-year-old center has been limited to 22 games this season due to a groin injury he suffered in November, and it took him until Chicago's 76th contest to finally find the back of the net. Athanasiou has only four points in 11 games since returning to the lineup as he skates on the third line at even strength and sees shifts on the second power-play unit -- roles that keep him away from Connor Bedard, and far from significant fantasy value.

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