#Blackhawks winger Patrick Sharp will play tonight vs. #Canucks.
Expect Sharp to flank Brendan Morrison and Marian Hossa on the second line. Tonight will mark his first game since January 8th, when he broke his wrist while scoring a goal.
Sharp is close to returning tonight but may be held out of the tilt for precautionary reasons. Sidelined since January 8th, the Thunder Bay, Ontario native has 20 goals and 40 points through 42 games.
Sharp continues to progress as the Blackhawks hope to get him back in the lineup before the end of the month. He scored 20 goals and 40 points through 42 games before getting hurt.
#Blackhawks targeting Western Canada portion of nine-game road trip for return of forward Patrick Sharp from wrist injury.
The Western Canada games are actually the beginning of the Blackhawks' road trip meaning Sharp could return before the end of January. Stay tuned for a further update.
Progress: Quenneville said Patrick Sharp is "progressing" as the winger recovers from a left wrist injury. Sharp is expected to be out at least another two weeks.
The Blackhawks could use Sharp back in the lineup as they currently have two rookies in the lineup. The Winnipeg native scored 20 goals and 40 points in 42 games.
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Patrick Sharp on Injured Reserve.
We knew Sharp would miss 3-4 weeks so missing the requisite seven days does not phase use. However, getting an extra roster spot should help fantasy hockey owners.
CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp left Sunday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings after the first period an upper body injury and won’t return, according to the team.
Losing Sharp would be a big blow to the Blackhawks. Check back for a further update on the versatile forward.
Sharp moves back to Jonathan Toews' wing. The versatile forward has been great in fantasy hockey, qualifying for all three forward positions and scoring 19 goals and 38 points in 39 games.
"I'm sure they'll come haul me off the ice if they have to," he said. "If it was necessary, I'd leave the game and support the wife. I don't want to miss any games, but I think I have to in this situation."
Sharp is currently expecting his first born child and could miss a game or two for paternity leave. Check back for a further update on his status.
Sharp gets moved to the second line after playing on the top line most of the season. The versatile forward has 11 goals and 23 points through 25 games.