Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Wyatt Kalynuk choose the Blackhawks over the Flyers?
Kalynuk elected not to sign with Philadelphia after they drafted him 196th overall in 2017, instead joining Chicago in July 2020 after the Blackhawks told him he would receive NHL ice-time in the near future.
How did Kalynuk perform in his first NHL season with Chicago?
Kalynuk made an immediate impact after his March 7, 2020 debut, eventually averaging roughly 20 minutes per night. He finished with nine points in just 21 games and tied Duncan Keith for most goals among Blackhawks defensemen despite playing less than half the team's games.
What injury kept Kalynuk out to start this season?
Kalynuk suffered a right ankle sprain during practice on October 5 when teammate Reese Johnson hit him along the boards. The injury forced him to miss the entire first month of the season.
Why was Kalynuk recalled from Rockford?
The Blackhawks recalled Kalynuk on Monday as the corresponding move after placing defenseman Riley Stillman on injured reserve due to a left knee injury suffered against Vancouver.
How badly does Chicago need offensive help right now?
The Blackhawks rank 30th in the NHL with just 2.17 goals per game through 18 games, and their defensemen have contributed only four goals all season. Key players like Jonathan Toews, Dominik Kubalik, and Kirby Dach are all struggling to find the net.