Korchinski was assigned to AHL Rockford on Thursday.
Korchinski was called up by the Blackhawks late in the Olympic break, and he appeared in two of Chicago's four games following the layoff. He's made four total appearances for the Blackhawks this year, recording no goals, an assist, three blocked shots and a hit while averaging 11:42 of ice time. He should have more consistent opportunities to make an impact in the minors.
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Blackhawks' Kevin Korchinski: Up from AHL
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Korchinski was called up by Chicago on Wednesday.
Korchinski has two goals, 23 points and 46 PIM in 45 outings with AHL Rockford in 2025-26. He also has an assist and two PIM in two appearances with Chicago this season. Wyatt Kaiser (lower body) was put on injured reserve in a corresponding move, so Korchinski might be in Chicago's lineup when its schedule resumes Feb. 26 in Nashville. However, Sam Rinzel was also summoned from the minors Wednesday and might end up in the lineup instead of Korchinski.
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Blackhawks' Kevin Korchinski: Sent back to AHL
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Korchinski has been reassigned to AHL Rockford by the Blackhawks, the team announced Sunday.
Korchinski appeared in his first two NHL games of the season in his latest stint with the Blackhawks, registering an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots with an average of 13:59 of ice time per game. The 21-year-old will head back to AHL Rockford, where he has 19 points (two goals, 17 assists) in 39 games.
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Blackhawks' Kevin Korchinski: Up from minors
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Korchinski was called up by Chicago on Friday.
Korchinski has two goals, 19 points and 36 PIM in 32 appearances with AHL Rockford in 2025-26. He hasn't played in the NHL this campaign, but he did record a goal and two points in 16 outings with the Blackhawks during the 2024-25 regular season.
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Blackhawks' Kevin Korchinski: Returned to minors
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Korchinski was assigned to AHL Rockford on Sunday.
Chicago brought up Wyatt Kaiser in a corresponding move. Korchinski hasn't earned a point in nine NHL outings this season while contributing seven shots on goal and seven blocked shots. He has two goals and nine assists in 21 AHL appearances this campaign.
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Blackhawks' Kevin Korchinski: Recalled Sunday
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Korchinski was recalled from AHL Rockford on Sunday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Korchinski started the year in the minors after recording five goals, 15 points and a minus-39 rating in 76 games with Chicago last season. The 20-year-old defenseman could slot into a bottom-four role in Monday's road matchup with the Rangers.
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Blackhawks' Kevin Korchinski: Gathers helper in finale
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Korchinski recorded a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings.
Korchinski set up a Tyler Johnson tally in the third period. The 19-year-old Korchinski faced an uphill battle to make an impact this season, but he was able to stick in the NHL all year. He posted 15 points, 93 shots on net, 82 blocked shots and a minus-39 rating over 76 appearances -- while not great numbers, they make sense in the context of playing for one of the worst teams in the league. Korchinski's got a bright future ahead as a two-way defenseman who could be a staple of the Blackhawks' top four for years to come.
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Blackhawks' Kevin Korchinski: Supplies power-play assist
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Korchinski logged a power-play assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.
Korchinski snapped a nine-game drought with the helper on Jason Dickinson's tally in the second period. While Korchinski is lacking on offense -- 11 points (six on the power play) and 73 shots on net over 57 outings -- he remains in a top-four role as a rookie. He's added 62 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a minus-27 rating this season.
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Blackhawks' Kevin Korchinski: Ready to play Friday
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Korchinski (personal) has been activated from the non-roster list ahead of Friday's game versus Montreal, according to the NHL media site.
Korchinski missed six games following the passing of his father. The talented rookie has two goals and five assists in 25 games this season. Korchinski has three assists on the power play and is averaging 2:01 of ice time with the man advantage this year.
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Blackhawks' Kevin Korchinski: Could play versus Canadiens
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Korchinski (personal) could return to the lineup Friday versus Montreal, per Scott Powers of The Athletic.
Korchinski has missed the last six games due to the untimely passing of his father. Korchinski has been practicing this week and coach Luke Richardson said that he will check with his rookie defenseman to see if he is ready to go prior to Friday's contest. Korchinski, who was selected seventh overall in the 2022 Draft, has two goals, five assists, 28 shots on goal and 30 blocked shots in 25 games this season.
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Blackhawks' Kevin Korchinski: Back with team, won't play Tuesday
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Korchinski (personal) won't play Tuesday against Colorado despite taking part in the morning skate, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
Korchinski had been away from the team for the past five contests after the passing of his father, Larry. He's still currently on the non-roster list, but it appears as though he could be back in the lineup soon. Korchinski has seven points, 28 shots on goal and 30 blocked shots over 25 contests this campaign.
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Blackhawks' Kevin Korchinski: Goes on non-roster reserve
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The Blackhawks placed Korchinski (personal) on the non-roster list Saturday.
The 19-year-old has been during his rookie campaign in 2023-24, picking up two goals and seven points in 25 games. Per Mark Lazerus of The Athletic, Korchinski is away from the team due to a family matter and there is currently no timetable in place for a return. Chicago brought up Isaak Phillips from AHL Rockford on Saturday in a corresponding move.
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Blackhawks' Kevin Korchinski: One assist in loss
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Korchinski recorded an assist and one shot on goal in Thursday's 5-1 loss to Detroit.
The 19-year-old has had a solid year for the Blackhawks thus far. In his past 12 games, Korchinski has four points (two goals and two assists) and 13 shots on goal. His defensive play has also been noticeable as he has 10 blocked shots over that span. The youngster has averaged 18:58 of ice time this year and has earned himself a spot on the second power-play unit.
