Blackhawks Recall Nilsson, Demote Luke Johnson

  

Following Friday nights exciting win in Denver, the Blackhawks made a minor pre-Christmas roster move. Luke Johnson was sent to Rockford, while Jacob Nilsson was recalled.

Johnson, who was a Blackhawks 2013 5th-round draft pick, was recently recalled from Rockford due to the injury to Marcus Kruger on December 18th. The 5’11” 180 lbs center out of University of North Dakota has 1 point and a minus 18 +/- with the Blackhawks, in a mostly defensive role with the team this season. With the Rockford Icehogs, Johnson has 7 points (3G,4A) in 10 games.

Jacob Nilsson was signed as a free agent this past offseason from Jeremy Colliton‘s former Swedish Hockey League team, Mora IK. Colliton has some intimate knowledge of the 5’10” 180 lbs forward’s game after coaching him for two seasons in Sweden. Nilsson currently has 14 points (6G,8A) in 31 AHL games with the Icehogs.

The Blackhawks will host the Florida Panthers tomorrow night at the United Center. Puck drop is 6:10PM

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  • #10910
    Jeff Osborn
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    Following Friday nights exciting win in Denver, the Blackhawks made a minor pre-Christmas roster move. Luke Johnson was sent to Rockford, while Jacob
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    #10911
    Alan Parsons
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    I cant forget tomorrow when I think of all my sorrow…Luke Johnson, we hardly knew ye.

    #10915
    Anonymous
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    The wrong player got sent back to Rockford IMO. It should have been Sikura instead of Johnson. Glad Nilsson is getting a chance. Colliton knows what he is getting in him.

    It is going to be interesting when Joki comes back as to who the Dman will be that will take a seat. Makes you wonder you will be traded.

    #10917
    Jeff Osborn
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    They are just checking players out.  I would expect Louis getting a look. Once they dump a D-man or 2 they can also get a look at Hillman or Gilbert

    #10931
    Alan Parsons
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    Why bring up a kid and then throw him on a line with Chris “Dead Man Walking” Kunitz?  Makes no sense.

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