Coach Q says Toews rested today and is "not likely" for tomorrow.
Toews is still not cleared for contact so playing Tuesday might be too ambitious. Before getting hurt, the captain scored 29 goals and 57 points in 59 games.
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#RedWings recall Gustav Nyquist from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Nyquist probably plays tomorrow as Todd Bertuzzi isn't quite ready. He has three assists in seven games.
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Wings send Nyquist and Pearce back to Grand Rapids
Nyquist heads back to the AHL with Todd Bertuzzi healthy again. He had three assists in seven games played.
Toews not out here yet, but guys are still filing onto the ice. #Blackhawks
Toews is still not cleared for contact so playing Tuesday might be too ambitious. Before getting hurt, the captain scored 29 goals and 57 points in 59 games.
#Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews on return: "I’ll shoot for (Tuesday vs. Blues) but, again, I’ll take it day-by-day and we’ll see what happens."
Toews is still not cleared for contact so Tuesday might be too ambitious. Before getting hurt, the captain scored 29 goals and 57 points in 59 games.
Jonathan Toews joining the #Blackhawks again today.
More good news for the injured Toews. Before getting hurt, the captain scored 29 goals and 57 points in 59 games.
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Niederreiter could play on the fourth line with Martin sidelined. The rookie has a goal in 42 games.
Still no timetable for captain Jonathan Toews.
Before getting hurt, the captain scored 29 goals and 57 points in 59 games.
Jonathan Toews on ice for #Blackhawks' morning skate.
Toews skating is an encouraging sign but he will not play tonight. Before getting hurt, the captain scored 29 goals and 57 points in 59 games.
Line Change
Nyquist will start on a line with Abdelkader and Cleary
Nyquist gets a crack at a scoring line. He has an assist in five career games.
Toews skated before prac.
Toews continues to progress, albeit slowly. Before getting hurt, the captain scored 29 goals and 57 points in 59 games.
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The #RedWings have recalled Gustav Nyquist from @GriffinsHockey of the American Hockey League.”
Not sure who Nyquist will replace in the lineup. He has one assist in five career NHL games.
Jonathan Toews worked out again back in Chicago today. Not skating yet. #Blackhawks
Sounds like all is status quo on Toews and that he remains out indefinitely.
Toews out for final 2 games of trip per Q
Before getting hurt, the captain scored 29 goals and 57 points in 59 games.
And no Toews has not joined the team here http://lockerz.com/s/189232855
Toews practiced off ice yesterday but probably won't join the team. Before getting hurt, the captain scored 29 goals and 57 points in 59 games.
Niederreiter in
Niederreiter gets another crack at the lineup after being a healthy scratch. The former 5th overall pick has one goal through 39 games.
OTTAWA, Ontario -- As the Blackhawks prepared for the Ottawa Senators Friday morning at Scotiabank Place, center Jonathan Toews and Steve Montador took steps closer to returning to the lineup miles away in Chicago.
Good news for Toews who reportedly continues to progress. Before getting hurt, the captain scored 29 goals and 57 points in 59 games.
Toews out for Ottawa portion of the trip but Q says he's hopeful the #Blackhawks captain can join at some point.
Not good news for a player who was expected to return Wednesday. Although there were some rumors that he was doing off-ice workouts. As soon as there is a firm update, we will let you know.
Toews, Stalberg and Montador not here this morning.
Not good news for a player who was expected to return Wednesday. Although there were some rumors that he was doing off-ice workouts. As soon as there is a firm update, we will let you know.
Niederreiter scratched.
El Nino takes a seat in the press box for the second consecutive game. The rookie has a goal in 39 games.