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NHL.com - Toews out Tuesday, could miss All-Star Game - At the Rink blog

Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will miss Tuesday's game against the Nashville Predators, and his availability for this weekend's NHL All-Star Game also appears in question.

Toews left Saturday's game in Nashville with what the team is calling an upper-body injury during the second period of the Hawks' 5-2 loss.

In speaking with reporters, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said today there wasn't one particular hit that injured Toews. He added that Toews was "not likely" to take part in the All-Star Weekend festivities.

"We have some time off. Have some extra days there," Quenneville said. "Hopefully he gets some rest. We'll get a better assessment after (the All-Star break)."

The Chicago Tribune reported Toews had been slashed on the left hand by Florida's Erik Gudbranson during Friday's game against the Panthers, but there's no word if that injury is connected to Toews' current ailment.

Quenneville said Dave Bolland will move into Toews' top line spot for Tuesday's game.

"I don't want him to change how he plays," said Quenneville. "He doesn't have to be Johnny or an offensive type of guy. Play to your strength, especially tomorrow, because it will be a tight game."

Patrick Kane, Toews' linemate, said the rest of the team will have to step up in Toews' absence.

"Guys are going to have to step up and try to fill the void," said Kane. "We have to make sure we're focused and worry about the task at hand. He plays in every situation, key player, a guy you definitely miss if he's out of the lineup. You can't replace a player like (Patrick) Sharp or Toews, but there are some guys who can step up, and they have. These are big opportunities for myself and a lot of guys here."

In other Blackhawks news, Patrick Sharp skated for the first time today in his recovery from a left wrist injury. It's anticipated he'll return sometime during the Hawks' road trip after the All-Star break.

Quenneville also noted Corey Crawford will start in goal Tuesday against the Predators.
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Dave Bolland on the top line. Lets hear it for center depth.

And Crawford with the start on Tuesday... I don't like it one bit.
 

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Everyday I'm Byfuglien said:
Dave Bolland on the top line. Lets hear it for center depth.

And Crawford with the start on Tuesday... I don't like it one bit.
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whatta gonna do? I mean Toews is out, sharp can play center...hes out. They can move Kane back to center. Its just a bad time for injuries. We need a 2nd line center as I have said a million times VIA a trade. We also need a dman as well.


With that said, after crawfords performance and ehhh season, you have to throw him back out there. With this defense, it will be hard in the playoffs either way, let alone trusting ray emery. If we can get another dman it would help a lot.
 
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You don't have to throw Crawford out there just because.

The defense didn't let in that turkey from center ice on Saturday night.
 

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Everyday I'm Byfuglien said:
You don't have to throw Crawford out there just because.

The defense didn't let in that turkey from center ice on Saturday night.
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I get that. Shit happens I guess. I look at the whole picture with Crawford and yes, he has sucked this season. I wouldnt use the center ice thing as something to gauge his talent on since it has happened to many goalies. I see maybe Q trying this kids confidence to see if he is able to forget a real bad performance. i dunno.
 
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They have giving up the third most goals in the West.

Hawks won't win a Cup with suspect goaltending & defense.
 
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Yeah, every goalie has a flukey bounce every so often. But considering that bounce along with Crawford's performance this year makes it feel like less of a fluke. Guy just hasn't been sharp.

He bounced back after Emery got his stretch of starts and he was pretty much brilliant in the most recent Wings game but he's just not stealing any games for the Hawks and in some cases- he's costing them.

Tuesday should to be a good test for him. His leash has to be super short.
 

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Everyday I'm Byfuglien said:
Yeah, every goalie has a flukey bounce every so often. But considering that bounce along with Crawford's performance this year makes it feel like less of a fluke. Guy just hasn't been sharp.

He bounced back after Emery got his stretch of starts and he was pretty much brilliant in the most recent Wings game but he's just not stealing any games for the Hawks and in some cases- he's costing them.

Tuesday should to be a good test for him. His leash has to be super short.
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Yeah, I mean if he blows again it is going to be a concern. Im a bit concerned now. I wouldnt go out and try for miller ( i misunderstood what you were trying to say in the other thread, I admit ) but something needs to give.
 
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Capt. Serious said:
They have giving up the third most goals in the West.

Hawks won't win a Cup with suspect goaltending & defense.
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More concerned about the defense than anything else, honestly.

Team defense is what won the team a Cup, first and foremost. Good defense and CLUTCH (not necessarily spectacular) goaltending has been the key to success in the last few seasons, Hawks included.
 
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I would argue offensive depth was the biggest thing in 2010, but hey.. the D was really good so why even argue. Keith was on another level during that run and even Sopel significantly stepped his game up.
 

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injuries happen... gotta battle through it. The pens last year lost crosby and malkin... their top 2 centers and everyone else stepped up around them, and toews and sharp arent going to miss much.

As it has been said the defense is the biggest concern. We won the cup having 7 d-men that could take up ice time... this year we are forcing a lot of ice time on the top 4 which takes its toll.

Crawford has been slumping, but needs a better D in front of him. Fluke goals happen to every goalie and he is one im not really worried about. After tomorrow, hopefully a week off will help everyone rest up
 
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