Commesso stopped 35 of 42 shots in a 7-2 preseason loss to Minnesota on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Not exactly an encouraging showing, but the 22-year-old Commesso has no NHL experience, and the Wild had a significant number of their regulars dressed for this contest. The netminder posted a record of 18-16-4 with a 2.65 GAA and a .906 save percentage across 38 regular-season contests with AHL Rockford in 2023-24. He's expected to open the upcoming campaign in the minors.

Commesso was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago, indicating he will guard the road net in Tuesday's preseason contest versus Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Commesso posted a record of 18-16-4 with a 2.65 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 38 appearances with AHL Rockford during the 2023-24 regular season. The 22-year-old netminder will likely begin the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.

Commesso signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Blackhawks on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Chicago selected Commesso in the second round of the 2020 Entry Draft. The 20-year-old netminder recently completed his junior season at Boston University, during which he went 24-8-0 while posting a 2.46 GAA and a .913 save percentage. He'll likely join AHL Rockford for the remainder of the 2022-23 campaign.

Commesso was drafted 46th overall by the Blackhawks at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Commesso was arguably the top North American goaltender available in what is clearly a down year for netminders. The US NTDP product is a solid all-around option. Commesso doesn't possess elite athleticism, but he's a Tim Thomas-type battler. And at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, brings plenty of size to the table. Every team in the NHL - apart from the Rangers - could stand to add quality goaltending depth to their system and Commesso certainly provides that for Chicago. A Boston native, the young man will stay close to home and play for Boston University this coming season.