Former Blackhawks goalie Darling signs tryout deal with Rockford

Former Blackhawks goaltender and Lemont native Scott Darling signed a Professional Tryout deal with the Rockford IceHogs.

Darling, who was also on a PTO with the Florida Panthers during training camp, played in Austria for Innsbruck HC last season. He posted an .898 save percentage and 3.34 goals-against average in 33 games.

Darling last played in the NHL in 2018-19 when he made 8 appearances for Carolina. He was traded to the Hurricanes for a third-round pick after the 2016-17 campaign and quickly signed a four-year, $16.6 million deal.

Darling spent this off-season living in Chicago with his wife.