A tough break for Laurent Brossoit and the Chicago Blackhawks! The veteran goaltender has been assigned to the Rockford IceHogs, the Blackhawks' American Hockey League affiliate, for a conditioning assignment. This move, announced on Tuesday, signals Brossoit's return to the ice after a challenging recovery.
Brossoit, at 32 years old, has been sidelined due to offseason hip surgery. Adding to his woes, he also missed the entire previous season because of a meniscus operation on his right knee. This conditioning stint with Rockford is designed to help him regain his form and get back into game shape.
Currently, the Blackhawks have Spencer Knight and Arvid Soderblom manning the net. This situation could make Brossoit an attractive trade target for teams in need of goaltending help. But here's where it gets interesting...
Brossoit signed a $6.6 million, two-year contract with Chicago on July 1, 2024. Before his injury setbacks, he had a strong performance with Winnipeg during the 2023-24 season, appearing in 23 games with a record of 15-5-2. His impressive stats included a 2.00 goals-against average and a remarkable .927 save percentage.
Drafted in the sixth round back in 2011, Brossoit has a career record of 64-46-13 across 140 games. He boasts a 2.64 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage. He's also played for Edmonton and Vegas.
The question is: Will Brossoit be able to return to his previous form after these injuries? What team do you think would be a good fit for him if he were traded? Share your thoughts below!
