Blackhawks Assign Lardis to Rockford, Opening Roster Space for Bedard
The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned player Lardis to their Rockford team, clearing roster space for player Bedard.
Rockford, IL, October 13, 2026 —
The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned player Lardis to their Rockford team, a move described as clearing roster space for player Bedard. The available information identifies the players only by the names Lardis and Bedard and does not provide further details about the assignment.
The summary of the move does not state when it was made or announced, who confirmed it, or what roster position became available. It also does not specify whether the assignment is temporary or provide details about Lardis’s role with the Rockford team. No additional information was provided about Bedard’s status beyond the note that the move clears roster space for the player.
The Chicago Blackhawks are the team making the assignment, and Rockford is identified as the destination within the organization. The information provided does not include a game schedule, performance statistics, contract details, or an explanation for the move beyond its roster-space effect. Those details cannot be established from the available summary.
As described, the transaction involves Lardis being assigned to Rockford and roster space being cleared for Bedard. Further context about the timing, the roster mechanics, or what either player’s next steps may be was not provided. The report therefore does not establish whether the move changes either player’s longer-term plans or whether additional roster decisions are expected.
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