Nov. 20--CALGARY, Alberta -- The Chicago Blackhawks will be without a key component of their lineup when they kick off a six-game road trip in Calgary against the Flames on Thursday night.
Forward Andrew Shaw is sidelined with an upper-body injury. Shaw practiced Wednesday in Chicago and was at the Scotiabank Saddledome for Thursday's morning skate but coach Joel Quenneville said the veteran would not play.
"It could be short term," Quenneville said of Shaw's injury. "It's not serious but tough to say exactly what. He practiced (Wednesday) and was fine."
With Shaw out, Jeremy Morin draws into the lineup. During the skate, Morin was on a line with fellow winger Bryan Bickell and center Ben Smith. Morin was a healthy scratch during the Hawks' 6-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday night and has no points in 14 games this season.
Quenneville said he wants "more predictability" in Morin's play.
"Offensively, defensively, obviously production would help get him more confidence in the scoring area,." Quenneville added.
The other lines during the skate were Brandon Saad--Jonathan Toews--Marian Hossa; Kris Versteeg--Brad Richards--Patrick Kane and Daniel Carcillo--Marcus Kruger--Joakim Nordstrom.
Health update: Defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk has successful surgery to repair a left patella fracture after the rookie was hit in the knee with a shot Sunday night.
The procedure was performed at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago under the supervision of team physician Michael Terry.
"The procedure went very well and I anticipate a full recovery in three to four months," Terry said in a statement.
Meanwhile, winger Patrick Sharp is close to skating while recovering from a right knee injury suffered Nov. 4 against the Montreal Canadiens. Quenneville said Sharp could join the Hawks at some point during the road trip but it is "doubtful" he would play.
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