Katchouk was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Monday.
Katchouk spent the last few days with the NHL club and made three appearances, recording no points, five hits and two blocked shots while averaging 12:11 of ice time. However, his return to the minors could mean that Anthony Cirelli (upper body) is getting closer to returning after missing the last four games.
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Lightning's Boris Katchouk: Called up from minors
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Katchouk was elevated from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.
Katchouk hasn't played in an NHL game since the 2023-24 campaign but could be pressed into service versus the Rangers on Wednesday. Whether the 27-year-old winger gets into the game will likely depend on the health of Anthony Cirelli (upper body) and Pontus Holmberg (undisclosed).
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Lightning's Boris Katchouk: Two points in AHL win
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Katchouk scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in AHL Syracuse's 5-3 win over Belleville on Sunday.
Katchouk is in his second stint with the Lightning organization, but he missed out on the NHL Opening Night roster. The 27-year-old probably isn't even the top option for a call-up should injuries arise for the Lightning -- Jakob Pelletier offers some skill while Scott Sabourin (suspension) could provide grit once his ban is completed by sitting out games at the NHL level. Katchouk had 13 points over 59 regular-season contests between Chicago and Ottawa in 2023-24, which was his last taste of NHL action.
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Lightning's Boris Katchouk: Placed on waivers
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Katchouk was put on waivers by Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
Although Katchouk has logged 176 career regular-season games in the NHL, he spent the full 2024-25 regular season with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, recording 21 goals and 49 points in 67 outings. The 27-year-old is expected to report to AHL Syracuse if he clears waivers.
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Lightning's Boris Katchouk: Inks one-year contract
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Katchouk signed a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Katchouk recorded 21 goals and 49 points in 67 regular-season appearances with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2024-25. The 27-year-old forward may spend most of the 2025-26 campaign in the minors, but he will compete for a depth role with the Lightning during training camp.
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Boris Katchouk: Misses out on roster
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Katchouk was released from his professional tryout with the Ducks on Monday.
Katchouk was unable to win a roster spot in training camp. The 26-year-old winger remains a free agent and could still draw interest on a two-way contract from another organization.
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Ducks' Boris Katchouk: Gets tryout chance with Anaheim
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Katchouk signed a professional tryout agreement with the Ducks on Wednesday, Patrick Present of The Hockey News reports.
Katchouk split last year between the Blackhawks and the Senators, collecting 13 points, 70 shots on net and 82 hits over 59 contests. The 26-year-old has spent the bulk of the last three years in the NHL, though the Ducks are unlikely to sign him if it would mean blocking a prospect from moving up. If Katchouk spends 2024-25 with Anaheim, he'll likely play on the fourth line.
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Senators' Boris Katchouk: Two points in win
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Katchouk logged a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Sabres.
Katchouk grabbed an assist on Artem Zub's opening goal 2:37 into the first period before extending Ottawa's lead to 2-0 just a few minutes later, deflecting a Parker Kelly shot for Katchouk's first goal in 10 games with the Senators. The 25-year-old Katchouk now has six goals and 11 points across 47 games between Ottawa and Chicago this season. While he provides a physical presence, Katchouk isn't likely to offer consistent production offensively in a fourth-line role.
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Blackhawks' Boris Katchouk: Placed on waivers
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Katchouk was put on waivers Thursday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
Katchouk has five goals, nine points, 52 shots and 51 hits in 38 outings in 2023-24. The Blackhawks might send Katchouk to the minors if he clears, but it's also possible they only placed him on waivers to provide the team with additional roster flexibility ahead of Friday's trade deadline.
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Blackhawks' Boris Katchouk: Provides goal Saturday
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Katchouk netted a goal in a 3-1 loss to Chicago on Saturday.
Katchouk found the back of the net midway through the second period to put the Blackhawks up 1-0. It was his fourth marker and seventh point in 24 outings this season. The Blackhawks' forward corps has been devastated by injuries, but Katchouk is still serving primarily on the fourth line and isn't getting regular minutes on the power play. As a result, his offensive upside is minimal.
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Blackhawks' Boris Katchouk: Garners helper in loss
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Katchouk earned an assist in Thursday's 4-1 defeat to the Rangers.
This was Katchouk's first point since Nov. 28 against the Kraken, a stretch of 11 games during which he was a healthy scratch six times. With injuries pilling up at forward, Katachouk should continue to see minutes in a bottom-six role but might have to settle for a spot in the press box if the Hawks start to get healthy.
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Blackhawks' Boris Katchouk: Back with Blackhawks
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Katchouk was recalled from AHL Rockford on Saturday, per Mark Lazerus of The Athletic.
Katchouk was sent down to Rockford on Dec. 12 after passing through waivers and managed three goals and five points in six AHL games. He had only two goals and four points in 17 NHL games this season before his demotion.
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Blackhawks' Boris Katchouk: Opens scoring Tuesday
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Katchouk scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 home win against the Kraken.
Katchouk was helped out by Ryan Donato and Seth Jones on the first goal of the game just 8:54 into the first period. Katchouk finished with a plus-1 rating, one shot, two PIM and a hit in his 11:51 of ice time across 15 shifts. The 25-year-old has earned goals in back-to-back games for the first time in his NHL career. Despite the hot streak, he remains useful only in the deepest of fantasy pools at this juncture.
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Blackhawks' Boris Katchouk: Earns helper Monday
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Katchouk notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
Katchouk helped out on a MacKenzie Entwistle tally in the first period. The Blackhawks have rotated their depth forwards a fair amount so far, but Katchouk has played in all four games. His assist was his first point this season, and he's added two shots on goal, four hits and a plus-2 rating in a fourth-line role.
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Blackhawks' Boris Katchouk: Ends seven-game goal drought
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Katchouk found the back of the net in a 5-3 loss to St. Louis on Thursday.
Katchouk scored midway through the third period to narrow the Blues' lead to 4-3, but Chicago wasn't able to close the gap any further. The 24-year-old snapped a seven-game goal-scoring drought, though he did record three assists in that span. Overall in 2022-23, Katchouk has five markers and 14 points in 51 appearances.
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Blackhawks' Boris Katchouk: Tallies three points Tuesday
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Katchouk netted a goal and recorded two assists in Chicago's 6-3 victory over Boston on Tuesday.
Katchouk scored in the third period to put the Blackhawks up 4-3. He has four goals and 10 points in 43 outings in 2022-23. Katchouk has seen his responsibilities grow recently, from an average of 9:49 of ice time over his first 33 contests this season to 12:40 over nine games from Feb. 25-March 11. He also logged 13:47 against Boston. The 24-year-old's offensive contributions have still been few and far between, but his increased role is worth keeping an eye on.
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Blackhawks' Boris Katchouk: Deposits goal Friday
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Katchouk scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers.
Katchouk snapped a 14-game point drought with his first goal since Jan. 26. The 24-year-old winger has seven points through 41 contests this season, matching his total from 59 appearances in 2021-22. He's added 31 shots on net, 65 hits, 25 PIM and a minus-6 rating while working primarily in a bottom-six role this year.
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Blackhawks' Boris Katchouk: Pair of points in Thursday's win
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Katchouk scored a goal, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Flames.
Katchouk had been scratched for the last nine games, and he'd gone without a point in the six contests before that. He rejoined the lineup with Jonathan Toews (illness) unavailable, and it appears Katchouk wants to stick around for more than just an appearance here and there. His second-period tally was the game-winner, and he also set up Connor Murphy's empty-netter. This gave Katchouk five points, 17 shots on net, 44 hits, 19 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 23 outings this season.
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Blackhawks' Boris Katchouk: Off injured reserve
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Katchouk (ankle) was taken off injured reserve Friday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Katchouk suffered a sprained left ankle Oct. 1 in a preseason contest against Detroit. He had three goals and seven points in 59 games split between Chicago and Tampa Bay in 2021-22. The 24-year-old should line up as a bottom-six forward this season.
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Blackhawks' Boris Katchouk: Out 4-6 weeks with ankle sprain
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Katchouk is expected to be out for about four-to-six weeks with a left ankle sprain.
Katchouk was hurt in Saturday's preseason game against Detroit. He will miss an early portion at the start of the regular season as a result of the injury.
