Traffic permitting, it’s a 45-minute drive to Scotiabank Arena from Darren Raddysh’s hometown of Caledon, Ont. But the road back home has felt a lot longer than that.

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with defenseman Kevin Korchinski on a two-year contract.

For Adam Gajan, being part of Team Slovakia at the 2026 Winter Olympics was invaluable. He didn’t play in any games for Slovakia, but he takes the experience with him as he embarks on his professional career.

NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Chicago Blackhawks, according to NHL.com.

The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee has announced the following suspensions:

Rockford IceHogs forward Connor Mylymok has been suspended for three (3) games as a consequence of his actions in a game vs. Iowa on Apr. 10.

Rockford IceHogs forwards Connor Mylymok and Dillon Boucher have each been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of their actions in a game at Chicago on Mar. 21.

Rockford IceHogs forward Connor Mylymok and defenseman Andrew Perrott have each been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of their actions in a game vs. Chicago on Mar. 13.

The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired defenseman Derrick Pouliot from the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Aidan Thompson.

The next few weeks will be revealing for the Rockford IceHogs as the parent Blackhawks make decisions on how to proceed with both leagues’ trade deadlines approaching.