Blackhawks' Kurtis Gabriel: Sent to AHL affiliate

Gabriel was reassigned from Chicago's taxi squad to AHL Rockford on Wednesday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

Lukas Reichel joined the Blackhawks' taxi squad in a corresponding move, so Chicago's no longer in need of Gabriel's services as an emergency option up front. The 28-year-old winger has gone scoreless through two top-level appearances this season.