St. Louis placed Kalynuk on waivers Sunday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
Kalynuk scored 19 points in 61 games between AHL Abbotsford and Hartford during the 2022-23 season. He landed a two-way deal with the Blues this offseason and is expected to spend most of the year at the AHL level again.
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Blues' Wyatt Kalynuk: Joins St. Louis organization
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Kalynuk signed a one-year, two-way contract with St. Louis on Saturday.
Kalynuk compiled four goals, 19 points and 86 PIM in 61 AHL games between Abbotsford and Hartford last season. The 26-year-old blueliner will probably spend most, if not all, of the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.
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Rangers' Wyatt Kalynuk: Dealt to Rangers
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Kalynuk was traded from the the Canucks to the Rangers on Friday in exchange for future considerations.
Kalynuk has compiled four goals, 13 assists and 46 PIM in 46 games in the AHL this season. The 25-year-old defender dressed in 26 contests for Chicago during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 campaigns.
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Canucks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Pens two-way deal
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Kalynuk signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.
Kalynuk spent most of the 2021-22 season in the minors, picking up 27 points through 52 appearances with AHL Rockford, but he also drew into five games with the Blackhawks, going scoreless over that span. Look for the 25-year-old defender to spend the majority of the 2022-23 campaign with Vancouver's AHL affiliate.
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Blackhawks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Sent to AHL
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Kalynuk was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Kalynuk played Wednesday in a 5-0 loss to the Wild, logging four hits and a minus-4 rating. He'll play with Rockford through the All-Star break, though he could be recalled ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Oilers.
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Blackhawks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Promoted to active roster
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Kalynuk was elevated from AHL Rockford to the active roster Sunday, per Tracey Myers of NHL.com.
Kalynuk has averaged 12:31 of ice time and been held without a point over four NHL appearances this season. The 24-year-old has recorded four goals and six assists over 16 AHL Rockford performances in 2021-22.
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Blackhawks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Sent to AHL Rockford
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Kalynuk was demoted from the active roster to the AHL on Saturday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Kalynuk did not add a fifth NHL appearance during his recent stint on the active roster that began last Saturday. The 24-year-old will rejoin AHL Rockford, where he has tallied 10 points over 15 contests this season.
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Blackhawks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Rises to active roster
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Kalynuk was promoted from the taxi squad to the active roster Saturday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Kalynuk will be eligible to play in Saturday's game versus the Wild, though it doesn't seem likely he draws into the lineup. The 24-year-old has no points through four games this season.
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Blackhawks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Recalled to taxi squad
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Kalynuk was promoted from AHL Rockford to the taxi squad Saturday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Kalynuk has averaged 12:31 of ice time and been held without a point over four NHL appearances this season. The 24-year-old has logged a point in each of his last five AHL Rockford games.
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Blackhawks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Back with big club
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Kalynuk was recalled by the Blackhawks on Tuesday, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
Although Kalynuk's been recalled, at this point it isn't clear if he'll be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Rangers. The 24-year-old defender has gone scoreless through three top-level appearances this season.
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Blackhawks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Assigned to AHL affiliate
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Kalynuk was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Saturday.
He was demoted in order to make room for Riley Stillman (knee) on Chicago's active roster. Kalynuk, who's gone scoreless through three top-level appearances this season, could be in for an extended stay in the minors.
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Blackhawks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Elevated to NHL
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Kalynuk was recalled from AHL Rockford on Monday.
Kalynuk racked up four goals and five assists in 21 games for Chicago last year but has yet to make his debut this season. With Riley Stillman (knee) on injured reserve, Kalynuk should be in the mix for a spot in the lineup and could provide sneaky fantasy value.
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Blackhawks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Shipped down to minors
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Kalynuk (ankle) was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Wednesday, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
Kalynuk was previously taken off injured reserve, so this is just the latest step in the blueliner's recovery. After a few games in the minors, the 24-year-old Manitoba native could be in the mix for a call-up to the big club but is far from a lock to see significant game time with the Hawks this year.
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Blackhawks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Activated from LTIR
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Kalynuk (ankle) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
Kalynuk is expected to participate in warmups Tuesday ahead of the game versus the Penguins, but he won't play in the contest. The 24-year-old should be an option for Friday's game against the Coyotes.
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Blackhawks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Won't play Tuesday
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Kalynuk (ankle) will not play Tuesday against Pittsburgh, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Kalynuk will take the ice for pregame warmups, though, so he's close to returning. Look for the 24-year-old to have a better chance at playing Friday against Arizona after getting a few more practices in.
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Blackhawks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Nearing return to action
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According to coach Jeremy Colliton, Kalynuk (ankle) is "closer" but won't play Wednesday versus Carolina, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Kalynuk has yet to play this season due to ankle injury, but it sounds like he could be ready to make his debut sometime soon. Once healthy, the 24-year-old blueliner should slot into a rotational, bottom-four role for the Blackhawks.
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Blackhawks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Shifts to LTIR
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Kalynuk (ankle) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Kalynuk was already on injured reserve, but the Blackhawks have decided to shift him to LTIR in order to open up some cap space. That means the 24-year-old defender, who's expected to be sidelined for approximately 1-3 more weeks with an ankle injury, will miss Chicago's first 10 games of the season at a minimum. Once healthy, Kalynuk, who picked up four goals and nine points in 21 games last campaign, could carve out a regular role in the Blackhawks' bottom four.
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Blackhawks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Out 2-to-4 weeks
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Kalynuk will be sidelined for 2-4 weeks with a right ankle sprain.
This news suggests Kalynuk will miss Chicago's first four games of the season at a minimum, and he'll likely be sidelined significantly longer than that. With Kalynuk facing an extended absence, look for Nicolas Beaudin, Caleb Jones or Ian Mitchell to get a look on the Blackhawks' bottom pairing to start the season.
According to coach Jeremy Colliton, Kalynuk will "probably" be sidelined for a few weeks with an ankle injury, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
If this timetable is accurate, Kalynuk may begin the 2021-22 campaign on injured reserve. The 24-year-old blueliner picked up four goals and nine points in 21 games with the Blackhawks last season and should have a larger role with the big club this year.
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Blackhawks' Wyatt Kalynuk: Chips in with helper
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Kalynuk produced an assist and three hits in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Hurricanes.
Kalynuk helped out on Alex DeBrincat's game-winning goal in overtime. The 24-year-old Kalynuk has become a consistent presence in the Blackhawks' lineup, drawing into 18 straight games. He has nine points in that span as a bottom-four defenseman, although he could see more responsibility after Duncan Keith (concussion) left Thursday's game early.
