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Blackhawks assign Rundblad to AHL

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in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center on May 27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.

Jonathan Daniel

The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned defenseman David Rundblad to their AHL affiliate in Rockford.

Rundblad had to clear waivers before he was assigned. The 25-year-old has two assists in nine games for the Blackhawks this season. He’s been a healthy scratch otherwise.

A former first-round draft pick who played sparingly in Chicago’s 2015 Stanley Cup run, Rundblad is signed through next season for a cap hit of $1.05 million.

There were reports earlier today that Rundblad, a Swede, could end up playing in Europe. It’s not clear if that remains an option.

Minus Rundblad, the Blackhawks are left with seven defensemen on their active roster.