Blackhawks make roster moves ahead of three-game road trip

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The Blackhawks recalled defenseman Adam Boqvist and forward Matthew Highmore from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL on Monday morning before heading out on a three-game road trip. The Hawks also moved Andrew Shaw (concussion protocol) to long term injured reserve, meaning he isn't eligible to return until after Christmas (Dec. 27). 

Duncan Keith (groin injury), Drake Caggiula (concussion protocol) and Shaw won't travel on the trip. Olli Maatta missed the last three games with flu-like symptoms but will go on the trip. When he gets in isn't certain.

The Blackhawks will take on the Golden Knights in Vegas on Tuesday before heading to Arizona for a Thursday rematch with the Coyotes (lost 4-3 in a shootout in Chicago on Sunday), then to St. Louis to take on the Western Conference leading and defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues. 

The trip will prove to be a vital one with Hawks, 12-12-5, sitting in last place in the Central division, but only four points out of a wild card spot.

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Boqvist has one goal in six games with Chicago this season and is excited about another stint with the Hawks.

"I think I kind of know how to play now," he said. "I got six games playing with Duncs (Duncan Keith) and Mats (Maatta). They helped me a lot as well. I know kind of what is going (on) out there now, so it's good."

The defenseman knows he'll have to contribute more offensively this time up. 

"I think I've come [back] more comfortable," Boqvist said. "I can't find the net, though, but it's good to help the team to win."

"He's done well down there," Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton said. "Reports have been good and I've had a chance to watch a couple games, too. I think he continues to get better so hopefully that process continues and can continue here."

Highmore has zero points in two games with the Hawks this year. 

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