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• Blackhawks' Andreas Athanasiou: Falling out of favor

  5D ago • 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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• Blackhawks' Andreas Athanasiou: Two helpers in return

  03/13/2024 • By RotoWire

  Athanasiou recorded two assists and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Ducks. Athanasiou had a hand in goals by Ryan Donato and Mackenzie Entwistle. This was Athanasiou's first action in four months -- he missed 53 games with a groin injury. Down the stretch, the 29-year-old should be able to maintain a middle-six role with some power-play time. He has six helpers, 23 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 12 outings this season.

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• Blackhawks' Andreas Athanasiou: Returning to lineup

  03/12/2024 • By RotoWire

  Athanasiou (groin) will return to the lineup Tuesday when Chicago plays Anaheim at home, per Mark Lazerus of The Athletic. Athanasiou has played in only 11 games this year, recording four assists and 20 shots on goal. The 29-year-old had 20 goals and 20 assists in 2022-23, when he played 81 games. He will look to break off some of the rust Tuesday in a favorable matchup against the rebuilding Ducks.

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