The Chicago Sun Times’ Mark Lazerus reported Monday evening that Chicago Blackhawks prospect Phillip Danault could be out as long as three months following hip surgery. The Blackhawks have not yet confirmed this report, but Lazerus is typically a credible source. This injury would be a blow to the Blackhawks’ offseason plans of adding younger prospects to their experienced core.
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Danualt was a first-round pick of the Blackhawks in 2011. He was selected 26th overall after playing for the QMJHL Victoriaville Tigres.