Hawks' Sharp to play with broken bone in wrist
VANCOUVER, British Columbia --
Chicago Blackhawks winger
Patrick Sharp has a
broken bone in his left wrist that may require surgery after the season, but the veteran will play Tuesday night against the Vancouver
Canucks at Rogers Arena.
Sharp missed eight games after suffering the injury Jan. 8 when he was slashed by the
Detroit Red Wings'
Jiri Hudler while scoring his 20th goal of the season. After being placed on the injured list, Sharp was expected to miss three to four weeks with the injury but will return as the Hawks kick off a critical nine-game road trip.
Sharp said he was "100 percent healthy" after Tuesday's morning skate, but a source said the veteran is experiencing some pain and stiffness in the wrist and there's a possibility Sharp will require surgery on the broken bone on the outside of his left wrist that isn't criticial to movement of it once the season is over.
"It's a little bit faster (to return) but it's ready to go so I'm going to play," Sharp said after the morning skate. "I'm ready to go. I feel great. I'm excited to play in this building. It's good to be back. I can't wait to get going."