Blackhawks Send Salak Back To Rockford: Alexander Salak was returned by the Blackhawks to Rockford of the AHL on Thursday, ESPN 1000 in Chicago reports. (Updated 10/13/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/27/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Alexander Salak was called up on Wednesday after 'Hawks' backup goalie Ray Emery was ill Wednesday and Corey Crawford missed two practices earlier in the week because of a minor injury. (Updated 10/13/2011).
09/20/2011 16:59 Draft Prep 2011-12: Keep an eye on these young guns
Young players are the heart of the future. Rotowire's Janet Eagleson takes a look at some youngsters who you should target on Draft Day.
Salak, acquired from the Panthers last May along with Michael Frolik, is the early favorite to back up Corey Crawford for the Blackhawks in 2011-12. Crawford blossomed last season, but if he falters then Salak could make a mark on the club. In 2010-11, he stopped pucks in the Swedish Elite League, appearing in 32 games with seven shutouts, a 1.97 goals-against average and .926 save percentage. Still, even if he wins the backup job in Chicago, Salak is not likely to see enough action between the pipes to warrant a serious look in fantasy leagues. (Updated 10/4/11)
