Chicago released Bjork on Sunday from his professional tryout agreement and assigned him to AHL Rockford, per Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Bjork agreed to a one-year, AHL deal with the IceHogs in August after he didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Blackhawks in June. The 27-year-old forward picked up two goals, eight points and 15 shots on net in 14 games last season between Buffalo and Chicago.

Bjork is not expected to receive a qualifying offer from the Blackhawks, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bjork will be a free agent Saturday. The 26-year-old winger has seen NHL time in each of the last six seasons. He produced eight points in 14 games between the Blackhawks and the Sabres last year, but he may still have to settle for a two-way contract ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.

Bjork collected a goal in a 5-4 overtime loss to Philadelphia on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Bjork extended his scoring streak to four games, providing two goals and five points in that span. This was the Blackhawks' season finale, so he'll close the campaign with two goals and eight points in 14 contests between Buffalo and Chicago. At the AHL level in 2022-23, Bjork's contributed eight goals and 25 points in 42 outings with Rochester.

Bjork registered two assists in Chicago's 5-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bjork is on a three-game scoring streak, providing a goal and four points in that span. That's pushed him up to a goal and seven points in 13 outings between the Blackhawks and Sabres this season. Bjork also has eight goals and 25 points in 42 AHL contests with Rochester in 2022-23.

Bjork found the back of the net in a 4-2 loss to Minnesota on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bjork scored his first goal and fifth point in 12 contests this season. The 26-year-old also has eight goals and 25 points in 42 outings with AHL Rochester in 2022-23. Although he's done fine offensively at the AHL level, Bjork entered Monday's action serving in a limited role, averaging just 13:37 of ice time per game in his time between Buffalo and Chicago this campaign.

Bjork notched an assist in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Bjork's first point in six games since returning from a lower-body injury. The 26-year-old winger hasn't stood out much this season, logging four assists, 10 shots on net, seven hits and a minus-1 rating through 11 appearances between the Blackhawks and the Sabres.

Bjork (lower body) will return to the lineup Sunday against Vancouver, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bjork, who has been out since March 10, has three assists and five shots on goal in four appearances with the Blackhawks this season. He will replace Buddy Robinson, who has been returned to AHL Rockford, in the lineup.

Bjork (undisclosed) won't join the Hawks for their upcoming five-game road trip but could link up with the team once cleared to play, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports Monday.

EDGE Analysis

At a minimum, Bjork should be expected to be out of the lineup for at least Chicago's next two contests, though it could certainly be longer. In his limited NHL action this year, the 26-year-old Wisconsin native tallied zero goals, six shots and three assists in five outings. Still, once cleared to play, Bjork should be capable of challenging for a spot in the lineup on a nightly basis.

Bjork (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup Saturday in Tampa Bay, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bjork was injured Friday versus the Panthers. The winger has three assists in five NHL games this season. The Blackhawks recalled Luke Philp from AHL Rockford to take Bjork's place in the lineup against the Lightning.

Bjork (undisclosed) didn't finish Friday's game versus the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The Blackhawks didn't provide a reason for Bjork's exit from the game. More information on his status should be available before Saturday's game versus the Lightning.