Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane won’t play Thursday towards the Avalanche with a lower-body damage.
The staff put him on injured reserve however did it retroactive to Jan. 3, so he’s eligible to play Saturday towards the Kraken. Although he did not observe this week, he did skate on his personal Wednesday.
Kane, 34, has missed the final two video games. He informed NBC Sports activities that he most likely may have performed, however with the break this week, he and the staff thought it will be higher to take a conservative route.
Kane’s future has been the topic of intense hypothesis. The last-place Blackhawks are in full rebuild mode, and the previous MVP is within the remaining yr of his contract. Chicago normal supervisor Kyle Davidson has mentioned it is as much as Kane whether or not he waives his no-trade clause to be dealt. He hasn’t indicated somehow publicly.
Kane going to the IR allowed the Blackhawks to activate ahead MacKenzie Entwistle who had been out with a wrist damage.