Bryan Bickell News

Bickell has missed the Blackhawks' last 10 games after being injured in the first period on November 19 vs. Colorado. Bickell skated during Sunday's morning skate which suggests he is nearing a return, but his placement on IR allowed the Hawks to recall goaltender Kent Simpson. Bickell is eligible to come off of IR and play whenever he is healthy, however the Blackhawks would have to make a roster move in order to activate him.

Bickell was injured in the first period of Tuesday's contest with the Avalanche. Bickell has not been the player he was in the 2013 playoffs, tallying five goals and one assist in 22 games.

Look for Bickell to play on the third line tomorrow. After scoring 17 goals last season, he's managed to put up only four through the first 43 games.

Bickell is already a healthy scratch but may stay on the bench due to the flu. He has four goals and nine points through 43 games.

Bickell moves down to the third line. He has only four goals and nine points through 43 games.

Contrary to an earlier report, Bickell draws back into the lineup tonight. The former 17-goal scorer has only four goals and nine points through 41 games this season.

Bickell is (once again) the odd-man out tonight. The former 17-goal scorer has only four goals and nine points through 41 games this season.

Bickell is the odd-man out tonight. The former 17-goal scorer has only four goals and nine points through 41 games this season.

Bickell could stay out of the lineup with Pirri coming up. He has four goals and nine points through 40 games this season.

Bickell gets back into the lineup. He has four goals and nine points through 40 games this season.

Bickell required stitches for a blocked shot and won't play tonight. After scoring 17 goals in a breakout, rookie campaign, the Bowmanville, Ont., native has only four tallies through 40 games.

Bickell is following up a 17-goal rookie season with only three through 17 games. Expect his recent benching to give his offensive game some life.

Following a healthy scratch, Bickell moves back onto the third line. Following a 17-goal rookie campaign he has three goals and five points over 14 games.

Bickell is expected to miss his first game of the season so bench him if you own him. The sophomore has three goals and five points over 14 games.

Bickell broke out last season with his 17-goal output. Look for him to get close to those numbers if he has a supporting cast like Frolik and Bolland.

Bickell broke out last season, scoring 17 goals and 37 points in only 78 games. His emergence made it easier for the team to deal Troy Brouwer in the offseason, filling the hole with the cheaper Andrew Brunette. Should Bickell see time on the top two lines, his fantasy value should only increase.

Lines updated.