Blackhawks' Sharp placed on long-term IR, 'no change' to his status
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Patrick Sharp on long-term injured reserve, but he won't miss any more time than originally expected.
The Blackhawks announced the move Friday, then stated the forward won't be sidelined for any additional time.
As if that wasn't enough, they provided one more clarification later in the morning.
Again, Sharpy is expected to start skating on his own during this trip. LTI is retroactive, no change in his overall status.
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) November 21, 2014
Sharp has not played since leaving a game against the Montreal Canadiens on Nov. 4 with an apparent leg injury.
He was expected to miss three-to-four weeks, which would put him on track for a return in early-to-mid-December.
21-year-old forward Phillip Danault was recalled from the AHL's Rockford IceHogs in a corresponding move.