The Blackhawks will call up rookie defenseman Henri Jokharju from the AHL, head coach Jeremy Colliton said after the team’s morning skate Friday at the United Center. Colliton, however, did not commit to saying Jokiharju would play Friday against Colorado.
Seabrook is out tonight. Jokiharju is coming up. He could play depending on Dalhstrom’s health. Colliton wasn’t sure whether Jokiharju would just be a temporary call-up.
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The Avalanche, Coyotes and Blackhawks are all tied with 61 points, which is one point back of Minnesota for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.