Colton Dach - NHL News & Rumors

Timeline still unclear Dach (elbow) won't play Friday versus the Capitals, per the NHL media site.

Impact Dach's return timeline is unclear. He's set for his seventh straight absence, and it's unknown if he's practiced yet. Given how late in the season it is, the 22-year-old may not be able to return before the Blackhawks' season finale April 15 versus the Senators.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss more time Dach (elbow) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice and a timeline for his return is unclear, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Dach has sat out the last two games and will miss additional action. He has contributed two goals, five assists, 27 shots on net, 86 hits and 17 PIM across 25 NHL appearances this season. Due to Dach's absence, Patrick Maroon has occupied a bottom-six role in the lineup.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Dach (elbow) won't play Sunday against the Flyers, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact It'll be the second straight game Dach's missed with a hyperextended elbow. The 22-year-old has two goals and seven points in 25 games with Chicago this year. Patrick Maroon will remain in the lineup in Dach's absence.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against St. Louis Dach is considered day-to-day due to a hyperextended left elbow and won't play Saturday against St. Louis, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

Impact Dach sustained his injury during Thursday's game against the Kings, and interim head coach Anders Sorenson expressed optimism Friday that the 22-year-old isn't dealing with a more significant injury. Patrick Maroon is a candidate to enter the lineup in Dach's absence. Whether Dach will be available for Sunday's game against the Flyers remains to be seen.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against St. Louis Dach is considered day-to-day due to a hyperextended left elbow and won't play Saturday against St. Louis, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

Impact Dach sustained his injury during Thursday's game against the Kings, and interim head coach Anders Sorensen expressed optimism Friday that the 22-year-old isn't dealing with a more significant injury. Patrick Maroon is a candidate to enter the lineup in Dach's absence. Whether Dach will be available for Sunday's game against the Flyers remains to be seen.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Needs evaluation Dach sustained an apparent arm injury and will need to be evaluated further after exiting Thursday's game versus the Kings, per CHGO Sports.

Impact Dach was hurt in the third period and will need to be checked out prior to Saturday's game versus the Blues. The 22-year-old's point drought is up to five contests after he was held off the scoresheet Thursday. Philipp Kurashev and Patrick Maroon are candidates to check into the lineup if Dach is forced to miss time.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Needs evaluation Dach sustained an apparent arm injury and will need to be evaluated further after exiting Thursday's game versus the Kings, per CHGO Sports.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Colton Dach drops Justin Barron in retaliation for hit on Frank Nazar Colton Dach stepped in after Justin Barron’s hit on Frank Nazar during Saturday’s game between the Blackhawks and Predators. The game took p...

MARCH 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Snags helper Dach produced an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and seven PIM in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators.

Impact Dach showed off a couple of different skill sets, earning a helper on an Alex Vlasic tally in the second period before fighting Justin Barron in the third. The fight was prompted by Barron's hit on Frank Nazar. Dach has three points, 13 PIM and 23 hits over his last six outings, and he's starting to see top-six minutes at even strength. The 22-year-old has a total of seven points, 17 PIM, 24 shots on net and 68 hits across 20 appearances as a rookie.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back up with big club Dach was recalled from AHL Rockford on Friday.

Impact Dach was reassigned to Rockford for AHL playoff eligibility purposes. However, he's back with the Blackhawks and will likely stay with the team through the end of the NHL season. He's projected to play Friday on the first line against Utah.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dipping toe in minors Dach will be moved to the minors Friday in a paper transaction that will make him eligible for the AHL playoffs, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Dach will be back up with the club before the team faces Utah on Friday but needs to be in the minors when the trade deadline passes. Since Chicago won't be making the NHL playoffs, the move will allow the youngster to get some extra minutes after the season with AHL Rockford. In his 18 games for the Hawks this year, the Alberta native has generated two goals, four assists and 59 hits while averaging 11:39 of ice time.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Puts away goal Dach scored a goal and added six hits in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact This was Dach's second game back in the lineup since his Feb. 24 call-up from AHL Rockford. The 22-year-old was playing on the wing Thursday, but he could be pressed into action as a center after Nick Foligno (undisclosed) left the contest. Dach is up to two goals, five points, 20 shots, 51 hits and a plus-1 rating through 15 NHL appearances. He hasn't proven himself enough to be a factor in most redraft formats, but dynasty managers should keep an eye on his production over the remainder of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Barbashev's 4-point night helps Golden Knights hold off Blackhawks 7-5

Ivan Barbashev had two goals and two assists, Vegas scored five times in the first period and the Golden Knights held off the Chicago Blackhawks to win 7-5

FEBRUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Chicago Dach was recalled from AHL Rockford on Monday, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.

Impact Dach was sent to the AHL ahead of the NHL's break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, but he'll rejoin the Blackhawks ahead of their upcoming three-game road trip. Over 13 appearances with Chicago this year, he's recorded a goal, three assists, 41 hits and eight blocked shots while averaging 11:35 of ice time.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Dach was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Wednesday.

Impact Dach produced four points over 13 NHL outings during his first stint with the big club. He was held off the scoresheet in his last three games and also got scratched once in that span. Craig Smith (back) returned from injured reserve in a corresponding move.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

CHI@CAR: Kochetkov with a great save against Colton Dach | Carolina Hurricanes Pyotr Kochetkov (CAR) makes a save against Colton Dach (CHI) at 02:51 of the 1st Regulation Period

JANUARY 31 • NHL.COM

Scores first NHL goal Dach scored a goal, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning.

Impact Dach's tally was the first of NHL career, coming in his 10th game. The 22-year-old tied the game at 1-1 at 16:29 of the first period. Dach has four points, 13 shots on net, 32 hits and an even plus-minus rating so far. He won't be an option for all fantasy managers, but he's got a bit of scoring upside and physicality for those in deeper formats.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks' Colton Dach Buries First Career NHL Goal vs. Lightning

JANUARY 25 • YOUTUBE

Picks up assist in win Dach registered an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Dach is still looking for his first goal, but he has three assists over eight appearances this season. He helped out on a Lukas Reichel tally in the first period, which tied the game at 1-1. Dach has added ample physicality with 28 hits, and he's averaging 11:37 of ice time while filling a third-line role in his first taste of NHL action.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper Friday Dach notched an assist and three hits in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Dach has a helper in each of the last two games after opening his NHL career with two scoreless efforts. The 22-year-old continues to play on the third line at even strength, and in an offense as thin as Chicago's, there's no guarantee he'll be able to sustain decent scoring numbers. Dach has contributed eight shots on net, 10 hits and a minus-1 rating through four outings. Fantasy managers in redraft formats can afford to wait and see if he performs well over a larger sample.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first career assist Dach logged an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Avalanche.

Impact The Blackhawks' go-ahead goal in the second period was a glimpse into the future -- Dach's first career assist set up fellow prospect Frank Nazar's first NHL goal. The duo has played on the third line together recently while also working on the second power-play unit. Dach is at one assist, seven shots on net, seven hits and a minus-1 rating over three NHL contests.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Blackhawks snap their 5-game skid. 4 takeaways from the 4-2 win, including Colton Dach's rookie lap. Colton Dach and Kirby Dach joined an exclusive club of NHL brothers, while Nick Foligno scored twice in the win to snap the Chicago Blackhaw...

JANUARY 4 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Colton Dach to face brother in NHL debut for Blackhawks | NHL.com Forward 'can't really describe' playing 1st game against Kirby of Canadiens

JANUARY 2 • NHL.COM

Blackhawks Colton Dach Will Make NHL Debut Against Brother Kirby vs Canadiens on Friday A pair of young NHLers will go head to head on Friday.

JANUARY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Elevated from minors Dach was called up from AHL Rockford on Thursday, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.

Impact Dach could be in the mix to play against the Canadiens on Friday, though he is far from a lock to get into the lineup. If he does play, the 21-year-old Dach would be making his NHL debut versus his brother Kirby Dach. In the minors, the younger Dach has been rolling offensively with 25 points in 30 games this year for the IceHogs.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Barbashev's 4-point night helps Golden Knights hold off Blackhawks 7-5