Nick Foligno's sudden absence from the Blackhawks opens opportunity for one specific prospect in the AHL
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After Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno announced a leave of absence because of family reasons, Oliver Moore is the leading candidate in the AHL to replace him.
The Chicago Blackhawks won't have captain Nick Foligno with them for a period of time, as he announced he was taking a leave of absence to deal with a situation involving his young daughter with a heart condition.
But the Blackhawks will need to replace him in the lineup, and there's a leading candidate to do so with the AHL's Rockford IceHogs.
Oliver Moore, who was taken with the 19th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, is likely to get called up to the Blackhawks to help replace Foligno.
He already has 3 points (2G, 1A) in 2 games with the IceHogs and was one of the last players cut from the Blackhawks before the new season began.
Oliver Moore recently scored his 1st professional goal
Moore recently scored his 1st professional goal with the IceHogs:
His scouting report via Elite Prospects
"He's always working to win races, be first on loose pucks, and create. Lots of skating skills: cutbacks, cuts, jabs, heel-to-heel, and more, and he uses them all at different speeds. At his best, Moore's anticipation allows him to process plays one or two steps ahead of everyone else on the ice. Blended eye- level deception and feints clear bodies and sticks, opening up passing lanes that other, less inventive players may not be able to access."
Last year playing with the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, Moore had 33 points (12G, 21A) in 39 games.
Right now, he's already on pace to reach 72 goals scored in the AHL.
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