Beaudin was placed on waivers for the purpose of contract termination Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Beaudin had six assists in 16 games with AHL Laval this year after re-signing with Montreal in the offseason. Beaudin, a first-round pick in 2018, will now search for a new opportunity to revive his NHL career. The 24-year-old blueliner has two goals and six points in 22 games across three seasons.
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Canadiens' Nicolas Beaudin: Hits waiver wire Saturday
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Beaudin is on waivers Saturday.
Beaudin inked a one-year, two-way contract with the Canadiens in July, and it is no surprise that he is headed to minors, as he did not see any NHL action last season. Beaudin played 42 AHL games between Rockford and Laval, scoring twice and adding 24 assists in 2022-23.
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Canadiens' Nicolas Beaudin: Re-signs with Canadiens
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Beaudin signed a one-year, two-way contract with Montreal on Thursday.
Beaudin had two goals and 26 points in 42 AHL games between Rockford and Laval in 2022-23. The 23-year-old has 22 career NHL contests to his name, contributing two goals and six points in that span.
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Canadiens' Nicolas Beaudin: Dealt to Canadiens
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Montreal acquired Beaudin from Chicago on Wednesday in exchange for forward Cameron Hillis.
Beaudin has one assist in three games with Rockford of the AHL this season. The 23-year-old defenseman has posted two goals and four assists in 22 career NHL appearances.
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Blackhawks' Nicolas Beaudin: Goes on waivers
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Beaudin was waived by Chicago on Tuesday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.
Beaudin only appeared in two games with the Blackhawks last season. In 66 games for Rockford of the AHL in 2021-22, he posted two goals and 16 points.
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Blackhawks' Nicolas Beaudin: Heads to AHL
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The Blackhawks reassigned Beaudin to AHL Rockford on Friday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Beaudin has played only two NHL games this season and is unlikely to enter Chicago's lineup again unless any regular defensemen become unavailable.
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Blackhawks' Nicolas Beaudin: Demoted to taxi squad
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The Blackhawks reassigned Beaudin from the active roster to the taxi squad Wednesday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Beaudin was a healthy scratch Tuesday after being called up from the taxi squad. He's played only two NHL games this season and would likely only get another opportunity if multiple regular defensemen become unavailable.
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Blackhawks' Nicolas Beaudin: Ascends to active roster
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Beaudin was called up from the taxi squad Tuesday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Beaudin was summoned to the active roster as Seth Jones entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols. There's a chance the 22-year-old Beaudin could enter the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jackets, though he'd likely be limited to a bottom-pairing role if he plays.
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Blackhawks' Nicolas Beaudin: Back to taxi squad Saturday
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Beaudin was reassigned to the taxi squad Saturday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Beaudin played Thursday versus the Coyotes, but he logged just 1:11 of ice time. The 22-year-old will remain in the big club's orbit as an emergency depth option for the time being.
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Blackhawks' Nicolas Beaudin: Rises to big club
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Beaudin was called up from AHL Rockford on Thursday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Beaudin is expected to slot in immediately for Thursday's game versus the Coyotes as the Blackhawks will roll with seven defensemen. The 22-year-old is not likely to make a fantasy impact while on the active roster.
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Blackhawks' Nicolas Beaudin: Joins taxi squad
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The Blackhawks added Beaudin to the taxi squad Wednesday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Beaudin's only NHL game this season came Nov. 5. The defenseman did record six points in 19 games for Chicago last season and could be the first defenseman called up if any Blackhawks regulars become unavailable.
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Blackhawks' Nicolas Beaudin: Returned to AHL affiliate
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Beaudin was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Saturday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
Beaudin made his season debut with the Blackhawks Friday against the Jets, logging one shot on net and one block in 11:08 of ice time. The 22-year-old blueliner could be in for an extended stay in the minors.
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Blackhawks' Nicolas Beaudin: Promoted to NHL roster
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Beaudin was recalled by the Blackhawks on Thursday.
Beaudin could make his season debut with the Blackhawks as soon as Friday against the Jets. The 2018 first-round pick has tallied three assists through five AHL appearances this year.
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Blackhawks' Nicolas Beaudin: Logs assist Friday
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Beaudin produced an assist and two blocked shots in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Predators.
Calvin de Haan (hip) wasn't able to play Friday, so Beaudin entered the lineup and saw 12:48 of ice time. The 21-year-old Beaudin has six points, 14 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 15 contests this year. A first-round pick from 2018, he's earning experience and could compete for a more permanent role in the lineup next season.
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Blackhawks' Nicolas Beaudin: Will play against Predators
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Beaudin will be promoted to the active roster for Friday's game versus Nashville, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
The Blackhawks will dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen against the Predators, so Beaudin's ice time may be limited Friday. The 21-year-old rookie has picked up five points through 14 NHL appearances this season.
Beaudin was promoted from AHL Rockford to Chicago's taxi squad Wednesday.
Adam Boqvist (concussion) and Calvin de Haan (hip) are both dealing with injuries, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Beaudin draw into the lineup Thursday against Detroit. The 21-year-old rookie has picked up five points through 14 top-level appearances this season.
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Blackhawks' Nicolas Beaudin: Assigned to AHL
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Beaudin was assigned to AHL Rockford on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Beaudin spent a few days with the taxi squad and was able to practice with the big club. However, the 21-year-old will head back to the minors to get some game action. He has recorded five points through 14 games with the minor-league affiliate.
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Blackhawks' Nicolas Beaudin: Up to taxi squad
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Beaudin was recalled from AHL Rockford to the taxi squad Sunday.
Beaudin has put up nine points through seven AHL games. It looks like he's outgrown the minor-league ranks, as he's also posted five points through 14 games at the top level. Nevertheless, he'll likely bounce between the two levels for the rest of the year.
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Blackhawks' Nicolas Beaudin: Dropped to AHL affiliate
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Beaudin was Samantha Pell of The Washington Post to AHL Rockford on Friday.
Beaudin has appeared in 14 games with the big club this season, picking up five points over that span. He'll likely be back with the big club in short order.
