Impact 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.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Misses out on roster Katchouk was released from his professional tryout with the Ducks on Monday.
Gets tryout chance with Anaheim Katchouk signed a professional tryout agreement with the Ducks on Wednesday, Patrick Present of The Hockey News reports.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Set for free agency Katchouk did not receive a qualifying offer from Ottawa and will become an unrestricted free agent Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Katchouk has bounced around a bit since reaching the NHL level; he's played for three teams in the last three seasons. Last year, he totaled 13 points in 59 games with Chicago and Ottawa. He's scored 36 points in 176 career NHL appearances.
JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE
Two points in Sens' win Katchouk logged a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Sabres.
Impact 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 his 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.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Claimed by Ottawa The Senators have claimed Katchouk off waivers from Chicago on Friday, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.
Impact Katchouk had five goals and four assists in 38 appearances with the Blackhawks this season. The winger should provide depth up front for the Senators as they have only 12 healthy forwards at this time.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on waivers Katchouk was put on waivers Thursday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
Impact 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.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Good for two points in OT win Katchouk posted a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime win against the Islanders.
Impact Katchouk managed two shots on goal while blocking four shots in 15:43 of ice time. He also split his two faceoff opportunities. The 25-year-old Ontarian has three goals and five points across 10 games in January, his most productive month of the season. It was his first multi-point game since March 14, 2023 last season against the Bruins when he had a career-best three-point night.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Boris Katchouk scores in shootout to lift Blackhawks over Sharks 2-1
Boris Katchouk scored in the ninth round, Petr Mrazek made the clinching save on San Jose’s Filip Zadina, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Sharks 2-1 in a shootout on Tuesday ni...JANUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Provides goal Saturday Katchouk netted a goal in a 3-1 loss to Chicago on Saturday.
Impact 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, so his offensive upside is minimal.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Garners helper in loss Katchouk earned an assist in Thursday's 4-1 defeat to the Rangers.
Impact 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.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Back with Blackhawks Katchouk was recalled from AHL Rockford on Saturday, per Mark Lazerus of The Athletic.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hits waiver wire Katchouk was placed on waivers Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Katchouk was a healthy scratch for the Hawk's last four games, so his pending demotion to the minors shouldn't come as a surprise. In 17 games this season, the British Columbia native has garnered two goals on 23 shots, two assists and 14 hits while averaging 12:08 of ice time.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Opens scoring on Tuesday Katchouk scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 home win against the Kraken.
Impact Katchouk was helped out by Ryan Donato and Seth Jones on the first goal of the game just 8:54 into the first period. He finished with a plus-1 rating with a single shot on goal, while adding a minor penalty and a hit in his 11:51 of ice time across 15 shifts. The 25-year-old has back-to-back games with goals 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.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Earns helper Monday Katchouk notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blues win 5-3 to hand Blackhawks 7th straight defeat
Logan Brown and Alexey Toropchenko scored 38 seconds apart in the second period, and the St. Louis Blues beat the skidding Chicago Blackhawks 5-3MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blackhawks' Boris Katchouk Picks Puck Off Marco Scandella Before Tucking Into Goal
MARCH 31, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Ends seven-game goal drought Katchouk found the back of the net in a 5-3 loss to St. Louis on Thursday.
Impact 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.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Red-hot Raddysh nets hat trick, Blackhawks top Bruins 6-3
Taylor Raddysh scored three goals and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Boston 6-3, handing the NHL-leading Bruins a second straight regulation loss for the first time this seasonMARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blackhawks' Boris Katchouk Undresses Bruins' Derek Forbort Then Beats Linus Ullmark Top Corner
MARCH 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Tallies three points Tuesday Katchouk netted a goal and recorded two assists in Chicago's 6-3 victory over Boston on Tuesday.
Impact 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.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Montour scores in OT, Panthers beat Blackhawks 4-3
Brandon Montour scored at 2:43 of overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 4-3 win over the Chicago BlackhawksMARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deposits goal Friday Katchouk scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers.
Impact 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.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Generates helper Katchouk recorded an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Coyotes.
Impact Katchouk has collected three points over his last four games after a nine-game stretch as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old set up Seth Jones' first-period tally. Katchouk has just six points through 26 outings overall, and he's added 19 shots on net, 46 hits, 23 PIM and a minus-2 rating while logging bottom-six minutes.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stauber wins again, Blackhawks beat Flames 5-1
Rookie goaltender Jaxson Stauber made it two wins in two career starts by stopping 34 shots and leading the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-1 victory over the Calgary FlamesJANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
