A season that feels like a pivotal one for Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Ian Mitchell is not off to a good start.
Just before Thursday’s opening practice of training camp, the team announced that Mitchell is going to be out for six weeks with a left wrist injury. Two other injuries in the team announcement centered on forward prospects, with Colton Dach and Paul Ludwinski both in concussion protocol following last weekend’s prospect showcase.
Mitchell, 23, spent most of last season with the Rockford IceHogs, handling top-pairing minutes for the majority of the season while playing in all situations.