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Blackhawks Place Joey Anderson on Waivers After Return From Surgery

Chicago intends to assign the 27-year-old to AHL Rockford if unclaimed.

Overview

  • Anderson returned to practice Saturday following lower-body surgery during training camp, making him eligible for waivers.
  • The waiver period expires at 1 p.m. CT on Sunday, after which he can be assigned if he clears.
  • He is on a one-way $800,000 contract for 2025–26 and is slated to reach unrestricted free agency next summer.
  • He recorded one assist in 18 NHL games last season but posted 17 goals and 10 assists in 33 AHL appearances with Rockford.
  • Across 169 NHL games with the Devils, Maple Leafs and Blackhawks, he has 40 career points on 19 goals and 21 assists.