Marcus Kruger News

The Blackhawks have activated Marcus Kruger (concussion) from IR.

Kruger missed the last four games with a concussion but is set to return to the lineup on Saturday. Jacob Nilsson was sent back to the AHL to open up a roster spot for Kruger, who has just five points (4G / 1A) in 33 games.

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The Blackhawks have activated Marcus Kruger (leg) from IR.

Kruger missed the last three games with a leg injury, but is expected to return to the lineup on Friday. Kruger, who will genre the fourth line with Chris Kunitz and Andreas Martinsen, has just two goals in 16 games this season.

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Kruger (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday’s game in Vancouver.

Kruger’s status for Wednesday’s game is in up in the air. Head coach Joel Quenneville said that “we’ll see” if Kruger will be in the lineup. The fourth-line centre has just two goals while averaging 11:55 TOI/GM in his first 12 games of the season.

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Kruger (lower-body) remains day-to-day; not expected to play Tuesday.

Kruger is expected to miss his third straight game after missing Monday’s practice. Kruger will remain out of the lineup but still doesn’t have any fantasy value upon his return—he has just five points (1G / 4A) in 35 games this season.

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Kruger (illness) will return to the Blackhawks lineup on Thursday.

Kruger missed Tuesday’s game with an illness, but is over his bug and will return to the lineup on Thursday. The two-way centre has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 40 games this season and should replace Dennis Rasmussen in the lineup.

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Kruger (upper-body) could return to the Blackhawks’ lineup on Tuesday.

Kruger has been sidelined since December 30th, but could be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Lightning. Kruger has picked up 10 points (2G / 8A) in 39 games this season. Consider him as a game-time decision.

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