Patrick Kane Suffers 'Setback'; Doubtful for Friday Return

Filed under: Blackhawks, Western, NHL Injuries

The Chicago Blackhawks have been missing forward Marian Hossa for a couple weeks, and an injury to star forward Patrick Kane only made matters worse. Kane's missed four games, but was slated to return against Detroit Friday.

That apparently won't be happening. Kane was on the ice with the team at practice Thursday in Chicago, but suffered a setback, according to Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune. The left ankle Kane injured is apparently still not right.

As a result, Kuc reports that Kane is now "doubtful" for Friday's game.

"It's part of the process," Chicago coach Joel Quenneville told the paper. "(Kane) might need a day off. He was out there for two days in a row and (Thursday) he might have aggravated it. I don't think it's to the extent where it's a step in the wrong direction."

Kane's "setback" is described as slight, indicating he won't be out long-term. Meanwhile, Quenneville said Hossa should be on the ice for Friday's morning skate, though he won't play against the Red Wings.

 

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Source: http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2010/12/16/patrick-kane-suffers-setback-doubtful-for-friday-return/

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