Alexander Salak pitched a 28-save shutout for Farjestads against Modo on Tuesday. The goose egg marked his third of the 2012-13 campaign and it helped lower his goals-against average to 1.51. Salak competed for Chicago's backup goalie job last season, but ended up losing out to Ray Emery. He appeared in 21 games with AHL Rockford prior to returning to Farjestads for this year.

Alexander Salak has been released by the Chicago Blackhawks. Salak competed for the backup gig in Chicago last season, but ultimately lost it to Ray Emery. He might find a team that's willing to let him compete for a spot in training camp, but we wouldn't be surprised if he ends up signing with a European club.

The Chicago Blackhawks have reportedly placed Alexander Salak on waivers. Salak will make $600,000 next season even if he plays in the minors. He was originally projected to be Corey Crawford's backup in 2011-12, but he lost that job to Ray Emery.

The Chicago Blackhawks have returned goaltender Alexander Salak to the minors. Salak was recalled due to the injury to Corey Crawford but Crawford was well enough to back up Ray Emery on Thursday, so Salak was returned to Rockford of the AHL. Salak will continue to play for Rockford and only get a call up if there is an injury or illness this season.

Alexander Salak has been recalled by Chicago. The Blackhawks have a pair of banged up goalies in Corey Crawford and Ray Emery right now. Crawford has been resting a lower-body injury, while Emery missed Wednesday's practice with the flu. Salak may not dress on Thursday against Winnipeg, but we'll keep you posted on the situation.

Alexander Salak has been sent to AHL Rockford. Salak agreed to a two-year contract with Chicago in the off-season, but Ray Emery ended up taking the number two job away from him. Salak had a 1.97 GAA and .926 save percentage in 32 Swedish Elite League games last season.

Alexander Salak is readying himself to compete at training camp for Chicago's backup goalie job. He is already working with team trainers at the United Center in preparation for his battle with Ray Emery, who will attend camp on a tryout basis, to play behind Corey Crawford this season. Salak and Michael Frolik were acquired from Florida last year in a trade for Jack Skille, Hugh Jessiman and David Pacan.