Kent Simpson was returned to the minors on Thursday. He was up with the Blackhawks on emergency recall because of injuries to Corey Crawford and Nikolai Khabibulin. Simpson made one appearance during his NHL call up when he relieved Antti Raanta during a 7-3 loss to Toronto on Dec. 14. He allowed two goals on seven shots in that contest.

Kent Simpson has been recalled by Chicago. Simpson hasn't posted impressive statistics in the minors this campaign with Rockford. He has a 6-7-0 record, with a 3.38 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage in 15 AHL contests. He will back up Antti Raanta while Corey Crawford is sidelined.