Joakim Nordstrom was assigned to AHL Rockford on Monday, the Daily Herald reports.

Nordstrom was assigned to AHL Rockford on Monday, the Daily Herald reports.

Analysis:

For a while during camp, Nordstrom looked like he had a chance at making the club as a fourth liner, but the Blackhawks were evidently satisfied with the depth they already had there. Nordstrom, 22, posted 17 goals and 16 assists over 58 games with Rockford last season.