Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of contract did Drew Commesso sign with the Blackhawks?
Commesso signed a two-year deal with a $875,000 cap hit. Year one is a two-way contract, meaning he'll spend the season with the Rockford IceHogs, while year two is a one-way deal that sets him up to be an NHL goaltender in 2026-27.
Why is Commesso starting the season in Rockford instead of Chicago?
The Blackhawks already have Spencer Knight and Arvid Soderblom filling their two goaltender spots on the NHL roster. Because year one of Commesso's deal is a two-way contract, he'll remain with the IceHogs for another season.
How has Drew Commesso performed in the AHL?
Commesso has been solid in net for the IceHogs since taking over in 2023, posting save percentages of .906, .911, and .901 over the last three seasons. He also impressed at the NHL level with a 36-save shutout against Nashville last season.
Is Arvid Soderblom the long-term starting goalie for the Blackhawks?
It doesn't look that way. With Soderblom having just one year left on his contract and the Blackhawks signing Commesso to a one-way deal for year two, Chicago appears to be signaling that Commesso is their goaltender of the future.
Which Blackhawks players are still unsigned RFAs after Commesso's deal?
After getting Commesso's contract done, the Blackhawks have three remaining RFAs to sign this summer: Connor Bedard, Kevin Korchinski, and Ethan Del Mastro.
Isaac Nielsen
Isaac Nielsen is a University of Nebraska–Omaha graduate with a degree in Journalism & Media Communication and four years of experience in sports journalism. He has spent the past two years as the Lead Blackhawks Writer at Sports Mockery, covering the team’s rebuild and focusing on roster construction, and has also reported on the Bears, Colts, Omaha Athletics, and Nebraska football.
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