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Why Spencer Knight is perturbed by Blackhawks demoting Arvid Soderblom: 'Just isn't right'

It isn't sitting right with Spencer Knight that his former goalie partner, Arvid Soderblom, was the only player sent down to Rockford after the Blackhawks' disastrous road trip."Sody, to be real, has only played like four games," Knight said Tuesday.…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 10:57 PM
Why Spencer Knight is perturbed by Blackhawks demoting Arvid Soderblom: 'Just isn't right'
Key Things to Know
  • Spencer Knight expressed frustration over the Blackhawks' decision to demote goaltender Arvid Soderblom to the AHL.
  • Knight argued he deserves more blame for the team's struggles after starting 14 of the first 18 games.
  • Goaltender Drew Commesso was recalled from Rockford to replace Soderblom as Chicago's backup goaltender.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight voiced his disagreement with the team's decision to demote Arvid Soderblom to Rockford following a difficult road trip. Knight stated that reassigning Soderblom after only four appearances in tough situations wasn't right, arguing that he himself deserves more blame for the team's 4-13-1 record after starting 14 of 18 games.

Drew Commesso was called up from Rockford to serve as the backup goalie, though head coach Jeff Blashill has remained noncommittal about his long-term role. Writer Ben Pope notes that while Soderblom struggled statistically, no other roster changes or trades have been made despite widespread defensive lapses.

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