Hardman was placed on waivers Sunday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.
Hardman earned five goals and 13 assists in 58 contests with AHL Rockford during the 2022-23 campaign. He also had seven shots on goal and 25 hits in eight outings for Chicago last season. Hardman will probably spend most of 2023-24 in the minors.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Returned to minors
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Hardman was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Wednesday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Hardman has appeared in eight games this season in which he recorded 25 hits, seven shots and six blocks but failed to register a point. Hardman's demotion to the minors would seem to indicate that Jujhar Khaira (illness) will be available against the Blues on Thursday.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Brought up from minors
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Hardman was elevated from AHL Rockford on Monday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Hardman could be in the mix to make his season debut for Chicago against Boston on Tuesday. In the minors this year, the 24-year-old winger has tallied four goals and 12 assists in 49 contests for the IceHogs. Still, Hardman is far from guaranteed a spot in the lineup Tuesday and could find himself watching from the press box as a healthy scratch.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Sent down
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Hardman (groin) was sent to Rockford of the AHL on Tuesday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Hardman returned to practice Tuesday after being out with a groin injury. He was promptly assigned to the minors. In 21 games with the Blackhawks last year, Hardman posted two assists and 60 hits.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Out with groin problem
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Hardman will miss Monday's practice session due to a groin injury, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Hardman was limited to just 21 games for the Hawks last season in which he recorded two assists, 12 shots and 60 hits while averaging a mere 9:18 of ice time. Even if Hardman makes the Opening Night roster, which is far from guaranteed, he likely will have to spend some time as a healthy scratch watching from the press box.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Reassigned to AHL
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Hardman was demoted to AHL Rockford from the active roster Saturday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Hardman was elevated to the active roster Friday and played against Minnesota the same day, logging 9:05 of ice time. The 22-year-old's last NHL point came as an assist Nov. 26 against St. Louis. He will return to AHL Rockford, where he has recorded six points over seven appearances this season.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Recalled from AHL Rockford
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Hardman was elevated from AHL Rockford to the active roster Friday, per Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site.
Hardman has averaged 9:18 of ice time and distributed two assists over 20 NHL appearances this season. During his recent reassignment to AHL Rockford, the 22-year-old recorded two goals and one assist over two minors appearances.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Assigned to AHL affiliate
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Hardman was demoted to AHL Rockford from the active roster Tuesday, per Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site.
Hardman recorded 5:14 of ice time, five PIM and was held without a point against Seattle on Monday. He was elevated from the taxi squad prior to the game. The 22-year-old will return to AHL Rockford, where he has recorded six points over seven appearances this season.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Elevated to active roster
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Hardman was recalled from the taxi squad to the active roster ahead of Monday's game in Seattle, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
As a result, look for Hardman to make his 20th appearance of the season Monday. The 22-year-old has only managed two assists in 9:32 of average ice time, though, so he's not likely to move the needle much for fantasy managers.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Joins taxi squad
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Hardman was elevated to the taxi squad from AHL Rockford on Sunday, per Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site.
Hardman has tallied three goals and three assists over seven appearances with AHL Rockford this season. The 22-year-old has averaged 9:31 of ice time and recorded two assists over 19 NHL performances in 2021-22.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Assigned to minor-league affiliate
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Hardman was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Wednesday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Hardman has drawn into 19 games with the Blackhawks this season, picking up two points over that span, so he could be back with the big club sooner rather than later.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Called up Thursday
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Hardman was called up from AHL Rockford on Thursday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Hardman isn't expected to play Thursday, but he'll serve as extra depth after the Blackhawks put three players into COVID-19 protocols before the contest. The 22-year-old's last NHL game was Dec. 11.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Demoted to AHL
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Hardman was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Sunday.
Hardman has just two points with a minus-5 rating through 19 games with the Blackhawks this season. The 22-year-old winger could continue shuffling between the NHL and AHL levels throughout the season.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Recalled by Chicago
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Hardman was recalled by the Blackhawks on Wednesday, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
With Jujhar Khaira (upper body) sidelined indefinitely, Hardman could enter Chicago's lineup as soon as Thursday versus the Canadiens. Hardman's picked up two assists through 17 appearances with the Blackhawks this season.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Headed for minors
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Hardman was demoted to AHL Rockford on Tuesday, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
Hardman is goalless in 17 games this year while registering a mere 12 shots. Additionally, the 22-year-old winger has tallied just two assists, though he has dished out 50 hits. With his shift to the minors, the Massachusetts native will get an opportunity to play significantly more minutes and attempt to rediscover his scoring touch.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Back at it
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Hardman (illness) will return to the lineup for Saturday's game versus Edmonton, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Hardman will return to a fourth-line role following his one-game absence. The 22-year-old winger has picked up one helper through 10 contests this campaign.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Under the weather
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Hardman is dealing with a non-COVID illness ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Kraken, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
Hardman has only picked up one helper through 10 games this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to keep a close eye on his status. Another update on the 22-year-old winger should surface once he's ready to rejoin the lineup.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Returning Wednesday
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Hardman (laceration) is in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Hardman missed the last two games due to a head laceration and a concussion, but he's ready to return. He'll play in a middle-six role, and Dylan Strome will exit the lineup.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Clears concussion protocol
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Hardman (laceration) returned to practice Monday after clearing the league's concussion protocol.
Whether Hardman will be in action against the Leafs on Wednesday remains to be seen. The Massachusetts native is far from a lock to rejoin the lineup even if fully fit, though the absence of Patrick Kane (COVID-19 protocols) will open up a spot in the lineup if Hardman is given the green light.
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Blackhawks' Mike Hardman: Out Sunday
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Hardman (laceration, concussion) will not be in Sunday's lineup against Detroit, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Hardman suffered his injury against the Islanders on Oct. 19 and has now missed the last two games. Head injuries rarely have concrete return timelines, so the 22-year-old will be out indefinitely until more information is available.
