Brent Seabrook News

Seabrook is a game-time decision.

Seabrook practiced with the team yesterday and by all reports sounded back to 100 percent. However, he did not skate today which creates speculation on his status. Considering most rosters freeze at 7PM EST, you might want to keep Seabrook benched tonight.

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Seabrook is doubtful for tomorrow's game. He's out tonight. Look for him to return in Calif. #Blackhawks

Not great news for Seabrook owners and the Blackhawks as he probably misses three consecutive games. The team's second-most important defender was replaced by Nick Leddy at even strength and Sami Lepisto on the power play.

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CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook traveled with the team Monday to Vancouver as they embarked on a six-game road trip, according to a team spokesman.

The Blackhawks play the next six games on the road so Seabrook could miss anywhere between 1-to-6 games. The team's second most important defender has a goal and seven points through 18 games.

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Brent Seabrook left the game in second period after hitting the boards hard behind the Oilers net. The Hawks declared him out for the rest of the night due to a lower body injury. It appeared Seabrook hurt his left leg on the fall.

Seabrook averages over 23 minutes of ice time a game which makes his loss a big blow to the Blackhawks. Check back for a further update.

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The Hawks never have valued Seabrook's variety of contributions more. They rewarded his steadiness last winter with a five-year, $29 million contract extension that squelched trade rumors and showed Seabrook the type of respect that matters most. He returns from his most productive offensive season (9 goals, 39 assists) aware of but unfazed by the pressure to earn every penny.

Fresh off his best offensive season, Seabrook will remain on the second defensive pairing in a shutdown role. Considering he played that same role most of last season, expecting 8 goals and 40 points are not out of the question.

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