Blackhawks' Drew Commesso: Overwhelmed in third period
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Commesso made 20 saves Saturday in a 4-1 loss to the Devils.
Commesso had a 1-0 lead heading into the third period in his first NHL start. However, the Devils overwhelmed the Hawks in the final frame by scoring three goals over a 2:06 span. Commesso could see additional time during Petr Mrazek's (groin) absence if Arvid Soderblom continues to struggle, but it's hard to trust any netminder on the Blackhawks right now.
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Blackhawks' Drew Commesso: Makes NHL debut in relief
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Commesso turned aside both the shots he faced after replacing Arvid Soderblom midway through the third period of Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Islanders.
It was the first NHL action of Commesso's career, and the 22-year-old netminder nearly got rewarded with a win when Chicago almost rallied from a 5-1 deficit. Petr Mrazek (groin) isn't expected back for at least another week, and with the team playing back-to-back games this weekend, Commesso seems likely to get his first NHL start either Saturday in New Jersey or Sunday back at home in a rematch with the Isles.
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Blackhawks' Drew Commesso: Back with Chicago
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Commesso was recalled from AHL Rockford on Sunday.
This could be a longer stint in the NHL for Commesso as Petr Mrazek (groin) was placed on IR in a subsequent move. The 22-year-old Commesso has yet to appear in an NHL game -- he's 4-6-0 with an .879 save percentage in the minors this year. He figures to back up Arvid Soderblom on Monday in a road matchup with the Rangers.
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Blackhawks' Drew Commesso: Brought up from minors
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Commesso was elevated to the NHL roster by the Blackhawks on Tuesday.
Commesso's recall would seem to indicate that either Petr Mrazek or Arvid Soderblom won't be available against the Ducks on Tuesday, and the team will need Commesso to serve as the backup. While fantasy players will have to wait to see who is starting for the Hawks, it almost certainly won't be Commesso, so he shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of short-term fantasy value.
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Blackhawks' Drew Commesso: Heading back to AHL
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Commesso was returned to AHL Rockford on Monday.
Commesso was called up by the Blackhawks on Friday but will return to the minors following a brief stint in the NHL, which could signal that Arvid Soderblom (illness) is close to full health. Commesso hasn't yet made his NHL debut but could rejoin Chicago again at some point to provide additional depth.
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Blackhawks' Drew Commesso: Sent to minors
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Commesso was assigned to AHL Rockford on Sunday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Commesso wasn't particularly effective during his lone preseason start, as he turned aside 35 of 42 shots in a 7-2 loss to Minnesota. He made 38 regular-season appearances for Rockford last year and will return to the minors now that the preseason has concluded. Since Laurent Brossoit (knee) will begin the season on injured reserve, Commesso could be called up if Petr Mrazek or Arvid Soderblom deal with injuries at some point.
