It's a process, but I also think not deferring,” Slaggert said of what he learned from his NHL stint last season. “You watch these guys on TV for a long time now growing up, so not deferring to them and just being confident in my own game and knowing I can make plays.

The Chicago Blackhawks have made their third round of cuts from training camp this year. This group includes six more players (five forwards and one defenseman). Half of the players have appeared in an NHL game and more will eventually.

The Chicago Blackhawks have made the second round of cuts in training camp this season by trimming the roster down to 41 players. Eight players including five forwards, two defensemen, and one goalie have been assigned to the AHL or OHL.