Here’s an update on the Kirby Dach (pictured) Watch for Saskatoon Blades’ fans…the Blackhawks re-assigned a pair of players to Chicago’s Rockford affiliate in the American League Monday.

The departure of forward Jacob Nilsson and defenceman Phillip Holm leaves the Hawks with 30 players on their roster…17 forwards, 10 defencemen and three goaltenders. Dach is expected to see his first N-H-L pre-season action Wednesday when Chicago hosts Washington…then head overseas for their final two exhibitions and first regular-season contest.