The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled Artyom Levshunov from the minors, giving the No. 2 overall pick in last year's NHL draft a chance to practice with the team during the AHL's All-Star break. Levshunov,

The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has recalled defenseman Artyom Levshunov from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League. The team has also placed defenseman Louis Crevier (concussion protocol) on injured reserve retroactive to Feb. 1.

The Chicago Blackhawks made an unexpected call-up on Monday morning. They decided to have 2024 second-overall pick Artyom Levshunov come up and practice with the team. According to GM Kyle Davidson, he is only there to practice during the AHL's All-Star Break. Cole Guttman and Kevin Korchinski will represent the Rockford IceHogs at that event.