CHICAGO _ Sitting at his locker after practice Friday, Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford declared he's healthy and ready to return from a concussion that has sidelined him for two months.
But Crawford also acknowledged he might need a "few more practices to get timing back" and understands the Hawks' recent success will affect when he returns to game action.
The Hawks have gone 14-6-3 in Crawford's absence, including a current 8-1 stretch that has propelled them back into the playoff race.
"Obviously you don't want to come back in (and not) be at the top of my game," Crawford said. "We're in a pretty good run right now _ a pretty good stretch. It's really thinking about what game do you throw me in. I'll leave that up to (coach Jeremy Colliton). Whenever they want to, I'm ready to play."
Colliton has steadfastly declined to discuss when Crawford would play again, not even saying if he thinks Crawford will play again this season.
"I don't have a crystal ball," Colliton said. "We hope so. He's progressing very well. We're excited about that."
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