The Chicago Blackhawks announced today they have recalled forward Mark McNeill from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.
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McNeill, 22, ranks fifth on the IceHogs with 19 points (9G, 10A) in 29 games, including a six-game point streak (4G, 3A) from Jan. 12-23. The Langley, British Columbia, native has registered 100 points (50G, 50A) in 180 career AHL games across five seasons (2011-16), all with Rockford; he has also recorded four points (2G, 2A) in eight 2015 Calder Cup Playoffs games. McNeill, who was selected by Chicago in the first round (18th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft, posted 243 points (97G, 146A) in 276 career Western Hockey League games with the Prince Albert Raiders and added nine points (3G, 6A) in 10 postseason contests. He appeared in six games with Team Canada at the 2013 World Junior Championship and tallied six assists in seven games with Team Canada at the 2011 U18 World Championship.
It would seem that something's gotta give.
Is a trade impending? A demotion? Is someone injured and The Hawks prefer not to mention it?
I'll note that Jiri Sekac played just one game before being shown the press box, although that could have been nothing more than Q wanting to have Mashinter around vs. St. Loomis.
Whatever the case, good for McNeill, as he's been a nearly-man for what, three seasons, maybe four?
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