Blackhawks Scratch Artyom Levshunov for Tardiness After Jeff Blashill's Eruption

Blackhawks scratch Artyom Levshunov for tardiness after Jeff Blashill's eruption

TORONTO — Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill chewed out rookie defenseman Artyom Levshunov during practice Monday in Chicago, then took him out of the lineup Tuesday against the Maple Leafs.Blashill’s eruption was prompted by Levshunov, 20, absentmindedly missing his turn through a five-on-five drill, which led to forward Tyler Bertuzzi shouting at him to get back on defense.Blashill paused practice to give Levshunov a loud, long, expletive-filled l…

Blackhawks scratch Artyom Levshunov for tardiness after Jeff Blashill’s eruption

TORONTO — Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill chewed out rookie defenseman Artyom Levshunov during practice Monday in Chicago, then took him out of the lineup Tuesday against the Maple Leafs. Blashill’s eruption was prompted by Levshunov absentmindedly missing his turn through a five-on-five drill, which led to forward Tyler Bertuzzi shouting at him to get back on defense. The coach paused practice and gave Levshunov a loud, lengthy, expletive-laden …

Blackhawks scratch Artyom Levshunov against Maple Leafs for arriving late - Daily Faceoff

The Chicago Blackhawks will be without defenseman Artyom Levshunov on Tuesday night for their road matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs , as head coach Jeff Blashill told WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and others  that he would be a healthy scratch after arriving to the rink late.  The 20-year old blueliner has carved himself out a consistent role with the Blackhawks this season, after playing 18 NHL games in 2024-25. This year, he has hit t…