Concerns raise as the Blackhawks roster is missing 3 players

The Chicago Blackhawks are gearing up for the start of the 2023-24 season, and as the roster deadline looms, they've made some notable decisions regarding player placements. Head coach Luke Richardson announced that three players will begin the season on the injured reserve list: Colin Blackwell, Colton Dach, and Philipp Kurashev.

Blackwell's 2022-23 season was cut short due to a sports hernia surgery he underwent in late March. Initially facing a 12-week recovery period, it seems he's still in the process of making a full return to the ice. The veteran center missed most of the training camp and was absent from preseason games. However, there is a glimmer of hope as Blackwell was spotted skating on his own following a Blackhawks' practice session on Saturday.

Colton Dach's presence on the training camp roster raised some eyebrows, but an injury update has shed light on the situation.