Blackhawks assign Nick Leddy to Rockford

[OneilltheGiant]

The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned defenseman Nick Leddy to the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.

Leddy, 19, made his National Hockey League debut on Oct. 7 in Colorado, becoming the youngest blueliner to appear in a Blackhawks season opener since 1999. He registered his first professional goal on Oct. 11 at Buffalo’s HSBC Arena Center and shares third on the team with ten blocked shots in the club’s first six tilts of the campaign.

[JKidd]

He had a great camp, and hasn't looked too out of place at the NHL level. A few times, I've seen him get pushed around in the corners, and he hasn't been able to stop some of the bigger guys from coming out in front - from behind the cage.

I can see him coming back up later on if the chance is there. Otherwise, getting a bit more bulk down in the A is the best thing for him right now.

[chilly666]

it's for playing time and cap reasons. the cap reasons being the hawks didn't place campbell on LTIR for some unknown and very idiotic reason. also because he can and will get alot more of a chance to play especially on the pk in rockford. good move imo.