Handzus (undisclosed) will be back in the Blackhawks lineup on Sunday.
Handzus missed the last two games after suffering an undisclosed injury last Sunday. There is no word on who will come out for Handzus, but our guess is Jeremy Morin.
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Handzus (undisclosed) will not play on Thursday.
Handzus has served as the Blackhawks second line centre this season, so tonight vs. the Wild they will be without their top-2 centremen. Handzus is listed as day-to-day. He is much more helpful to the Hawks than he is to your fantasy squad. He has just 15 points (4G / 11A) in 56 games this season.
Handzus (illness) will return to the Blackhawks lineup tonight.
Handzus missed the last two games with an illness but will suit up on the Hawks second line tonight. In 13 games he has one goal and three assists. Sheldon Brookbank is expected to be scratched with Handzus' return.
Handzus is day-to-day with an illness.
Handzus will miss his second straight game tonight, but could be return tomorrow vs. Anaheim. Jeremy Morin will draw into the lineup tonight.
Handzus will remain out of the lineup on Thursday with an illness.
Handzus will miss his second consecutive game with an illness. Jeremy Morin and Joakim Nordstrom were recalled this morning, one of them will fill in for Brandon Pirri who was playing in Handzus' spot.
Handzus is out tonight with the flu.
Handzus recorded one assist in four games after returning from a hand injury, but will sit out tonight with an illness. Brandon Pirri will move back to the second line, Andrew Shaw shifts back to centre and Sheldon Brookbank will dress as the third line right winger.
Handzus (hand) will play tonight.
Handzus missed a month after being injured on October 24. He is expected to skate on the second line LW with Brandon Pirri and Patrick Kane. Handzus had a goal and two assists in nine games.
Handzus was activated from injured reserve on Saturday but did not play against the Canucks.
Handzus will be back on the ice with the Blackhawks this week but is questionable for tomorrow's contest with the Oilers. If he does not return tomorrow, his next opportunity to return would be Wednesday vs. Calgary. Brandon Pirri posted 11 points in 19 games on the Blackhawks second line, so it is uncertain where Hanzus will slot into the lineup.
Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville said Handzus is still going to be out "for a while," which could mean a couple more weeks.
The Blackhawks continue to search for someone to fill their second line centre role. With Handzus missing the last eight games, Brandon Pirri has filled the role - he's posted one goal and three assists in that span.
Michal Handzus "day to day" with an upper-body injury. Could be out "a little bit," head coach Joel Quenneville said.
The search for a second line centre in Chicago continues. Marcus Kruger will slide up and centre Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp tonight vs. Minnesota.
Handzus and the Blackhawks have agreed on a one-year deal.
The 36-year-old forward had three goals and eight assists in 23 playoff games with Chicago.
SJ trades Handzus to CHI for a 4th round pick.
Chicago was looking to add a center who can win faceoffs to their lineup and it appears they have found it in Handzus. He has one goal one assist in 29 games this season.
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Handzus says he's "probably" in tonight. #SJSharks
Handzus draws back into the lineup tonight. He scored seven goals and 24 points in 66 games.
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Galiardi in tonight with Moore and Mitchell. That would leave Handzus and the odd man out. #SJSharks
Sounds like Handzus is once again a healthy scratch. He has seven goals and 24 points in 66 games.
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Bottom two lines: 18-26-17
Handzus practiced on the third line this afternoon and should draw in there tonight. The big pivot scored seven goals and 23 points in 63 games.
One bit of information to pass along: Neither Wingels, nor Handzus, nor Galiardi made the trip to LA w/#sjsharks teammates.
Handzus's absence from the lineup has been injury related, not due to a lack of offense. The big pivot scored seven goals and 23 points in 63 games.
Handzus also recuperating.
Handzus's absence from the lineup has been injury related, not due to a lack of offense. The big pivot scored seven goals and 23 points in 63 games.
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That leaves Winchester and Handzus out of the mix for #sjsharks as McLellan seems to be focusing more on the ongoing need for offense.
No Handzus tonight. The big center has seven goals and 16 assists in 63 games.
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Winchester and Vandermeer were last two forwards on ice
Expect Handzus to draw back into the lineup. He has seven goals and 23 points in 62 games.
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Other lines today: Handzus, Galiardi and Desjardins.
Looks like Handzus gets back into the lineup. Through 61 games, he has seven goals and 23 points.