Commesso’s numbers give a pretty clear read on where he is at right now. Last season in Rockford was a solid step forward for him, putting up a 2.54 GAA and a .911 save rate across a big workload, then pushing it even higher with a .926 in the playoffs. This season looks like more of the same in a good way. A 2.69 and .911 through 15 games is basically a continuation of last year, and he is doing it behind a Rockford group that’s been looser defensively. He has not taken that big jump yet, but he has not moved backward either, which is usually what you want to see from a goalie still finding his footing. He is settling in, handling the workload, and showing enough consistency to stay on Chicago’s radar. It’s the kind of steady, patient progression you expect before a young goalie finally takes that next step.

Commesso had another very solid season with the AHL’s Rockford Icehogs. He sported an 18-15-6 record with a 2.54 GAA and .911 save percentage, with both rate stats sitting just inside the top twenty netminders in the league. With the Blackhawks adding Spencer Knight to the roster, having veteran Laurent Brossoit under contract, and RFA Arvid Soderblom in the mix, Commesso does not have a direct line to the NHL at present. He and one of Soderblom and Brossoit are likely to be the tandem in Rockford for at least one more season, and he could be the backup to Knight by 2026-2027. Given the volatile nature of goaltending and the work-in-progress of the rebuilding Blackhawks, Commesso could impress and surprise us all by stealing his way up the depth chart with a hot run. He’s certainly worthy of a stash at this point.

Commesso played a total of 28 games with Boston University posting a 0.914 SV% and a 2.52 GAA. He also played two games in the IIHF WJC-20 before the competition was cancelled due to the Coronavirus concerns. Over the course of the year he has gained a considerable amount of confidence. His high hockey IQ, above average puck handling skills and quick glove hand will only improve as he gets older. Commesso is considered to have a higher ceiling than Söderblom and when he is NHL ready he will more than likely be the starter. However, do not expect that anytime soon as he is still a few years away.

Commesso is in a battle to make the Team USA roster for the 2021 WJHC. It looks like an uphill battle with Spencer Knight and Dustin Wolf ahead of him, but spectacular play could earn him a spot. Knight and Wolf were both members of the 2020 team.

Commesso was drafted 46th overall by the Blackhawks. Commesso is expected to spend at least two years in college before turning pro.