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Marcus Kruger will center #Blackhawks' second line vs. Predators with Dave Bolland out.
Kruger has three goals and eight assists in 36 games this season. He will be given a great chance to produce today on a line with Patrick Kane.
April 6, 2013, 1:46 p.m.
Rookie center Marcus Kruger will return to #Blackhawks' lineup tomorrow night vs. Devils.
Kruger should give this Blackhawks' offense a big boost. He has nine goals and 23 points in 65 games.
March 26, 2012, 1:57 p.m.
Kruger centering Sharp and Hayes.
Kruger taking part in line rushes is a good sign but he still has a concussion. He has nine goals and 23 points in 65 games.
March 26, 2012, 1:11 p.m.
Marcus Kruger is out for tomorrow's game against the #Preds with concussion symptoms. #Blackhawks
Kruger skating is certainly a good sign but he has no timetable for his return. He has nine goals and 23 points in 65 games.
March 24, 2012, 1:46 p.m.
Marcus Kruger also is skating for #Blackhawks .
Kruger skating is certainly a good sign. He has nine goals and 23 points in 65 games.
March 23, 2012, 1:38 p.m.
Marcus Kruger also not practicing for the #Blackhawks
Kruger may have another concussion after leaving his last game. He has nine goals and 23 points in 65 games.
March 23, 2012, 12:26 p.m.
Kruger out with upper-body injury the rest o' the game. #Blackhawks
Losing Kruger with Toews and Mayers already out creates a big hole up the middle. Expect a further update after the game.
March 21, 2012, 10:10 p.m.
10,16,88
Kruger moves back to the second line after a brief stint on the third. He has three goals and 13 points in 44 games. Expect him to produce a bit more between Kane and Sharp.
Feb. 9, 2012, 4:29 p.m.
New lines today: 16/17/25
Kruger moves down a line to center the third trio. The has three goals and 13 points through 43 games.
Feb. 6, 2012, 12:24 p.m.
Quenneville elected to move Marcus Kruger to wing and play him with Dave Bolland and Andrew Shaw.
Kruger moves to the wing with the acquisition of Brendan Morrison. The rookie has three goals and 11 points through 40 games. He may have peaked offensively this season as his minutes are guaranteed to drop.
Jan. 31, 2012, 11:03 a.m.
Kruger starts on lower line but could work up to 2nd, etc., per Q.
The rookie center scored three goals and 10 points before getting hurt. He should end the game on the second line barring any setbacks.
Jan. 14, 2012, 11:06 a.m.
The Chicago Blackhawks have activated forward Marcus Kruger from Injured Reserve
Kruger is healthy enough to play and should return to the second line shortly. The rookie scored three goals and 10 points through 34 games before getting hurt.
Jan. 13, 2012, 11:40 a.m.
Coaches putting center Marcus Kruger through tough workout during #Blackhawks' optional practice.
Kruger has now skated for four consecutive days. Before getting hurt he scored three goals and 10 points in 34 games.
Jan. 9, 2012, 1:29 p.m.
Kruger still hasn't been cleared for contact, but has been skating on his own. It was a good sign Sunday that he participated in practice with his teammates for the first time since his symptoms returned after getting roughed up by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec. 26.
Kruger still has not been cleared for contact and has no timetable so it's hard to expect too much from the injured rookie. Before getting hurt he scored three goals and 10 points in 34 games.
Jan. 8, 2012, 2 p.m.
Kruger & Montador to IR
Kruger is eligible to return to the lineup at any time. However, he is still hurting from a recent concussion. The rookie has three goals and 10 points through 34 games.
Jan. 4, 2012, 12:56 p.m.
