CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier and forward Andrew Mangiapane were unable to participate in Friday night’s game against the Colorado Avalanche due to injuries that remain unspecified.
The injuries were sustained during the Blackhawks’ previous game, a 2-1 victory against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
Coach’s Assessment
Before the matchup against the Avalanche, Coach Jeff Blashill commented on the players’ conditions, stating, “I don’t think it’s anything long, long term for either guy, but certainly not available tonight.”
Roster Changes
In light of the injuries, forward Dominic Toninato was recalled from the minors and logged over nine minutes of ice time during the game.
Player Profiles
Louis Crevier, a seventh-round draft pick in 2020, has shown consistent performance in his third NHL season, recording a career-high of five goals and 12 assists across 65 games.
Andrew Mangiapane joined the Blackhawks via a trade with Edmonton on March 4 and has contributed one goal and one assist in seven games since his arrival.
Upcoming Prospects
The Blackhawks are also awaiting immigration clearance for Sacha Boisvert, a forward prospect with a three-year contract announced earlier this week. Boisvert, who turned 20 on Tuesday, was the 18th overall pick in the 2024 draft.
This delay in clearance may affect Boisvert’s potential NHL debut, which could be pushed to the team’s upcoming four-game road trip.