Defenseman Brent Seabrook will not play for #Blackhawks tonight vs. #Canucks.
Seabrook is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and won't play tonight for the Canucks. The Hawks have not confirmed who will replace Seabrook in the lineup.
With Steve Montador banged up, look for Seabrook to get on the second PP unit. He has a goal and 12 points on the season, playing more of a shut down role than in previous seasons.
A day after leaving the Hawks' 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday night at the United Center, Seabrook will travel with the team to Pittsburgh for Tuesday night's game against the Penguins.
Travelling with the team is a positive sign for the wounded Seabrook. After the game he appeared OK which could mean he draws back into the lineup. Check back for a further update on the oft-injured d-man.
The veteran was not on the bench to start the second and the team announced Seabrook would not return with an "upper-body" injury. Seabrook has missed time on three separate occasions during his Hawks career with concussions.
Bad news for the Blackhawks, who were just getting used to their minute-eating defenseman staying in the lineup. Seabrook could be out with a concussion which would keep him out for at least a week.
Bolland and Seabrook both expected to play vs. Coyotes on Tues. after maintenance days Monday. #Blackhawks
Both players are banged up and taking maintenance days. Seabrook has really helped the team since returning, putting up a plus-3 rating over two games.
Defenseman Brent Seabrook missed practice and is "possible" to play against the Ducks on Friday afternoon in the first of back-to-back games to close out the Hawks' six-game road trip.
Seabrook has already missed the past four games and remains a question mark for tonight's tilt. Expect to find out his status during warmups.
Scratches for the #Blackhawks tonight vs. Sharks are Sami Lepisto, Brent Seabrook and Ben Smith.
Seabrook skated yesterday and seemed good-to-go. He must have had a setback which prevented him from skating this morning and playing tonight. Stay tuned for a further update.
Seabrook practiced with the team yesterday and by all reports sounded back to 100 percent. However, he did not skate today which creates speculation on his status. Considering most rosters freeze at 7PM EST, you might want to keep Seabrook benched tonight.