The Blackhawks practiced on Monday and notable absences included Ryan Carpenter, Calvin de Haan and Patrick Kane:
Carpenter was placed in concussion protocol after playing just 10:01 against the Predators on Friday night. Carpenter averages 12:41 this season, so his lowered playing time may have been an indication. Calvin de Haan left last Wednesday’s game against Nashville after playing just 3:50 due to lingering hip pain, so his absence is not a shock. Kane’s absence is just due to a maintenance day and is not alarming.
After news that Andrew Shaw is done playing the sport of hockey, he thanked fans in a press conference on Monday:
"You made me feel right at home here.