Sam Lafferty - NHL News & Rumors

Dropped to minors Lafferty was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Monday.

Impact Lafferty has appeared in five games for the Panthers this season, but he has yet to write his name on the scoresheet. In a corresponding move, the Panthers brought Cole Schwindt up from the minors. This likely won't be the last time Lafferty shifts between levels, making him a mid-range fantasy target at best.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Lafferty was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Saturday, according to Panthers TV Rinkside Reporter Katie Engleson.

Impact Lafferty registered one goal, two points, nine shots on net, five blocked shots and 35 hits in 29 regular-season games for Chicago in 2025-26. With Aleksander Barkov (knee) unavailable, Lafferty will likely make his Florida debut against Anaheim on Sunday.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers place Aleksander Barkov on long-term injured reserve with injury to left leg

Florida center Aleksander Barkov has been placed on long-term injured reserve by the Panthers, meaning his injured left leg will keep him sidelined for at least the next 10 games a...

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Lands on waivers Lafferty was placed on waivers Sunday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lafferty contributed one goal, two points, nine shots on net, five blocked shots and 35 hits in 29 games with Chicago during the 2025-26 regular season. He signed a one-year, two-way contract with Florida in the summer. If Laffery clears waivers, he could start the 2026-27 campaign with AHL Charlotte.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Florida Lafferty signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Lafferty earned just two points in 29 games for the Blackhawks in 2025-26. He added nine shots on net, 14 PIM and 35 hits. The 31-year-old will likely max out as a fourth-line option, and if he doesn't impress in training camp, he'll likely get waived and demoted to the AHL.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not taking advantage of chances Lafferty was in the lineup for a fourth straight game Tuesday in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Wild.

Impact Lafferty has played in just six of 28 games since the start of January, though he has seen an uptick in usage since Oliver Moore (lower body) exited the lineup. However, Lafferty could be the player to lose his place once Sacha Boisvert's visa paperwork is completed, paving the way for him to join the Blackhawks. In a part-time role this season, Lafferty has earned a meager two points with six shots on net, 29 hits and 14 PIM over 23 outings.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Saturday Lafferty (illness) will be a healthy scratch Saturday against the Bruins, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.

Impact Lafferty missed Thursday's tilt versus Calgary with the flu as it has been making its way through the Chicago dressing room. Lafferty has one goal and one assist in 17 appearances this season.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Absent Thursday Lafferty (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Flames, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Lafferty's illness was revealed Wednesday, and he will miss a game. The 30-year-old has been far from a lock to be in the lineup even when healthy, so it's not yet clear when he might make his next appearance.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Lafferty (illness) might not be available for Thursday's game against Calgary, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

Impact Lafferty missed Wednesday's practice due to the illness. He hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 28 despite being available, so this illness doesn't necessarily impact Chicago's short-term plans. The 30-year-old has a goal and an assist in 17 outings in 2025-26.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ends drought with assist Lafferty posted an assist and four hits in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Lafferty snapped an 11-game drought with a helper on Nick Foligno's second-period tally. This was Lafferty's fourth straight game in the lineup, and it's a positive that he stayed in over Dominic Toninato even with Foligno returning from a hand injury. Lafferty is now at two points, six shots on net, 20 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 17 outings this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slumping in part-time role Lafferty has failed to record a point in his last 11 appearances after going scoreless with two shots on net and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Stars.

Impact Lafferty has been scratched nine times during his slump, though he has played in six of the Blackhawks' last 10 games. The 30-year-old has mostly filled a fourth-line role when he plays, which limits his scoring potential. He's at one goal, five shots on net, 16 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 16 outings this season. Lafferty is a non-factor in fantasy as long as his usage remains limited.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Bedard scores 3 times as the Blackhawks beat the Flames 5-2

Connor Bedard scored three more goals, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 for their second straight win

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

He put Hughes in a BLENDER 😵‍💫

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Dangles for first goal of season Lafferty scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils.

Impact Lafferty got the puck near the blue line, made a couple of moves and slotted home a shot at 13:34 of the third period to put the Blackhawks ahead 3-2. It's a show of skill for the 30-year-old, who has spent a lot of time in the press box so far -- this was just his fifth appearance of the campaign. The goal was also his first shot on net of the year to go with four PIM, seven hits and a plus-1 rating. He may still find himself out of the lineup once Andre Burakovsky (illness), Frank Nazar (abdomen) and Jason Dickinson (shoulder) are all healthy again.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Nemec scores 3rd goal of game in OT as Devils top Blackhawks 4-3

Defenseman Simon Nemec scored his third goal of the game at 3:28 of the overtime to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Sam Lafferty scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Kevin Korchinski Is The Latest Chicago Blackhawks Roster Cut The Chicago Blackhawks set their roster for their preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, early in the day. It didn't inclu...

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Blackhawks New Forward Is Interesting Addition The Chicago Blackhawks have made a few additions this off-season in what has been a pretty quiet summer for them. One of their moves was bri...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Blackhawks Still Have Important Move To Make The Chicago Blackhawks have not had as busy of an off-season as they did last summer, but they still have made some moves. They improved the...

AUGUST 12, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Where New Blackhawks Should Fit In Lineup It is no secret that it has been a far quieter off-season this year for the Chicago Blackhawks compared to last year. While this is the case...

AUGUST 5, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

New Blackhawks Forward Is Big Bounce-Back Candidate While the Chicago Blackhawks have had a fairly quiet off-season, they have made a few moves. One of them was bringing back old friend Sam La...

JULY 19, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Mostly quiet on Blackhawks' free agency front The Blackhawks may never have had a quieter first day of free agency. Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson acquired Sam Lafferty — again...

JULY 2, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Sam Lafferty returns to Chicago Blackhawks — for a 3rd time — as free agency opens The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Sam Lafferty from the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, trading a 2026 sixth-round draft pick for the former Blackh...

JULY 1, 2025 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Blackhawks open free-agency day by trading for Sam Lafferty, again Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson has now executed a whopping four Lafferty trades — three in which he has acquired the speedy forward.

JULY 1, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Headed for Windy City Lafferty was traded to Chicago from Buffalo for a 2026 sixth-round pick Tuesday.

Impact Lafferty struggled to produce offensively last season, managing just seven points in 60 regular-season outings for the Sabres. In his previous stint in Chicago, the 30-year-old winger was significantly more productive, generating 21 points in 51 contests. Lafferty's primary on-ice value comes as a penalty killer, a role that doesn't exactly translate into fantasy production -- though he did manage four short-handed goals with the Hawks in 2022-23.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Panthers place Aleksander Barkov on long-term injured reserve with injury to left leg

Connor Bedard scores 3 times as the Blackhawks beat the Flames 5-2

Simon Nemec scores 3rd goal of game in OT as Devils top Blackhawks 4-3