A defensemen goes ghost and Blackhawks reporters are concerned for his health
The Chicago Blackhawks have had a medical scare during training camp, with one of their top-defensive prospects.
Wyatt Kaiser had been out on maintenance days after he underwent some intensive physical examinations.
He had been out on an undisclosed injury per CBS Sports:
Kaiser hasn't skated since Sept. 24 due to an injury. It's unclear if he will be available to play in any of Chicago's final three preseason contests. Kaiser registered seven assists, 18 shots on goal, 46 blocked shots and 22 hits in 32 regular-season outings with the Blackhawks in 2023-24.
There wasn't a given timeframe for his return after the testing began, and he had been out of training camp for over a week.
He was cleared to return to the ice after all necessary medical tests were done and resumed skating today.
This would've been bad news for the Blackhawks, as it is way too early for the team to stack injuries like they did last season.
Kaiser was used as a call-up jumping between the AHL and NHL often last season.
With this new could Kaiser slot into the Blackhawks lineup tonight, could he compete with the newly acquired veterans for a spot in the lineup?
No confirmation on how his return will impact the roster, but it's great news to hear that Kaiser can once again participate in practice and skate.
Kaiser split his time between the AHL and NHL last season playing 32 games in the NHL with the Blackhawks scoring 7 points, with 22 PIMs. He also played 37 games with the Rockford IceHogs scoring 18 points with 46 PIMs.
Training camp will be difficult for prospects to crack a spot in the lineup, with the arrival of TJ Brodie, and Alec Martinez.
Will Kaiser separate himself from the pack and play a full 82-game season in the NHL this year?
Source: CBSSports
Blackhawks' Wyatt Kaiser: Good to go
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