Duncan Keith has been cleared for contact and could make his return to the Blackhawks lineup this weekend.
Keith has not played since Oct. 17, soon after which he had knee surgery and was expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
The 32-year-old defenseman will take some contact tomorrow at practice, according to CSN Chicago’s Tracey Myers.
The ‘Hawks are in St. Louis Saturday and host Calgary Sunday.
I would think Keith more likely for game vs. CGY out of the two weekend contests. Just returning, avoid back to back. #Blackhawks
— Tracey Myers (@Tramyers_NHL) November 10, 2015
Michal Rozsival also is close to returning.
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) November 10, 2015
Asked Q if he might use an 8-man D rotation like he has in the past, but he said, "The cap's going to be making some decisions for us."
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) November 10, 2015