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After a months-long stint in the minors, veteran forward Andreas Athanasiou is back on the Blackhawks’ roster.

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Throwback Thursday: Oilers acquire Andreas Athanasiou and Mike Green from the Red Wings

On Thursday evening, the Edmonton Oilers face the Detroit Red Wings for the second time this season. The Red Wings are currently on the up-and-up, going 11-4-1 since they hired former Edmonton Oiler coach Todd McLellan.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 61 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in six minutes?

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Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / November 13

Blackhawks Forward Andreas Athanasiou Clears Waivers, Joins IceHogs

The Chicago Blackhawks assigned forward Andreas Athanasiou to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs after he cleared waivers on Tuesday. Athanasiou appeared in just five NHL games and didn't record a point in the season's early going as he fell out of favor in the Blackhawks' forward group.

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Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 12

Blackhawks place forward Andreas Athanasiou on waivers

Chris Johnston: The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenseman Matt Benning on waivers. Jim Matheson: “Be interesting to see if a team makes waiver claim on ex Oiler Matt Benning as third pairing right D.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / November 12

Blackhawks Veteran Most Recent Example of Growing Trend

The Chicago Blackhawks made a surprising move recently, placing 30-year-old forward Andreas Athanasiou on waivers. The veteran winger is in the second and final season of his current contract with the team, but it appears he won't be finishing out his contract in Chicago.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 11

Blackhawks surprisingly waive veteran forward

As the Chicago Blackhawks continue to trudge through another season in their rebuilding process, they’ve made the decision to waive one of their more experienced forwards.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 11

Former Oilers Andreas Athanasiou, Matt Benning land on waivers

A pair of former Edmonton Oilers landed on waivers Monday morning, as the Chicago Blackhawks waived Andreas Athanasiou and the Toronto Maple Leafs Matt Benning.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Blackhawks’ Andreas Athanasiou, Maple Leafs’ Matt Benning and Avalanche’s Kaapo Kahkonen placed on waivers

The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Andreas Athanasiou on waivers. Athanasiou has appeared in five games, registering zero points. The 30-year-old is in the final year of a two-year contract worth $4.25 million per season that he signed with Chicago in 2023.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / November 11

Blackhawks News: Andreas Athanasiou to be placed on waivers

The Chicago Blackhawks made some headlines this morning with a bit of Blackhawks News after a big overtime win last night. Elliotte Friedman reported on Monday that Chicago was going to be placing Andreas Athanasiou on waivers, something Luke Richardson later confirmed at practice, per Charlie Roumeliotis.