Connolly was waived Monday by the Blackhawks, who plan to buy out his contract, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Connolly was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Saturday, per Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.

Connolly joined Chicago's active roster and will be in the lineup Friday versus Colorado, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

The Blackhawks placed Connolly on waivers Wednesday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Connolly cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Friday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

Connolly was designated for the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Saturday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Connolly has served his suspension, per CapFriendly. Therefore, he will be eligible to play against the Golden Knights on Saturday,

Connolly has been recalled to the Blackhawks' active roster and will serve the final game of his four-game suspension Thursday against Arizona, source reports.

Connolly (suspension) was demoted to the taxi squad Wednesday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Connolly (suspension) was promoted from the taxi squad on Saturday, per CapFriendly.