Chicago Blackhawks winger Jordin Tootoo is nearing his return from an unspecified upper-body injury, coach Joel Quenneville told reporters after practice Monday. Tootoo has been on long-term injured reserve since the start of the season due to the ailment.
Jordin Tootoo is "real close" to returning, according to Q. Asked if he'd go to Rockford, got a "We'll see." No update on Rozsival.
Yes, both those guys still exist.— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) November 27, 2017It’s just not really clear what will happen with Tootoo once he’s healthy enough to go off LTIR.