With Tuesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets postponed due to the ongoing global pandemic and the latest variant omicron, the Blackhawks continued to practice and saw some familiar faces rejoin the team.
In very good news, Jujhar Khaira — out since taking a hit from Jacob Trouba against the Rangers on Dec. 7 — could be ready for Saturday’s home game against the Nashville Predators:
Jujhar Khaira could potentially return Saturday vs. Nashville, Derek King indicated.
— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) December 28, 2021
Additionally, Tyler Johnson was on the ice for the first time since getting the same neck surgery as Jack Eichel:
In bad news, Brett Connolly, who was sent to the taxi squad after it became an official thing again until the All-Star Break, will not have games count towards his suspension on the taxi squad:
Derek King said that Brett Connolly's suspension will remain at 4 games as long as he's on the taxi squad.