Former Stanley Cup champion and current NBC Sports analyst Eddie Olczyk is recovering from surgery after he was diagnosed with colon cancer.
"I have been diagnosed with a form of colon cancer and am currently undergoing treatment for the disease," Olczyk said in a statement released by the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. "I have been working with outstanding health care professionals and expect to be back in the broadcast booth after I complete my treatment."
Blackhawks team physician Dr. Michael Terry added Olczyk "is recovering well from the procedure and will be undergoing further treatment in the coming weeks, including chemotherapy.