Looks like Bickell will play for just 2nd time in 6 gms
Contrary to an earlier report, Bickell draws back into the lineup tonight. The former 17-goal scorer has only four goals and nine points through 41 games this season.
Bickell required stitches for a blocked shot and won't play tonight. After scoring 17 goals in a breakout, rookie campaign, the Bowmanville, Ont., native has only four tallies through 40 games.
Following a healthy scratch, Bickell moves back onto the third line. Following a 17-goal rookie campaign he has three goals and five points over 14 games.
With the first on-ice practice of training camp scheduled for Saturday, Bickell said the time spent rehabilitating the injury has paid off in "a complete, 100 percent recovery."
Bickell broke out last season, scoring 17 goals and 37 points in only 78 games. His emergence made it easier for the team to deal Troy Brouwer in the offseason, filling the hole with the cheaper Andrew Brunette. Should Bickell see time on the top two lines, his fantasy value should only increase.
The Blackhawks won't have Bryan Bickell for Tuesday's deciding Game 7 against the Canucks after the left winger underwent wrist surgery Monday to repair two tendons.