Blackhawks Place Defenseman Derrick Pouliot on Waivers for AHL Assignment

The Chicago Blackhawks placed defenseman Derrick Pouliot on waivers Monday with the intent of assigning him to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs. Drafted eighth overall in 2012, Pouliot has become an AHL regular and NHL depth blueliner. He played eight games for the San Jose Sharks in 2022-23, five games for the Dallas Stars the following year, and spent time with Hartford and Syracuse before rejoining Rockford.