Kruger To Return Tomorrow, Other Injury Notes

Jason O. Watson-US PRESSWIRE

The Blackhawks had themselves a very busy and newsworthy morning skate today.  There are a lot of positives coming out of Hawks camp.  First and foremost, 2nd line center Marcus Kruger will return to the ice tomorrow versus the Devils.  This is good for many reasons, but the most important one is that we should not have to see Brendan Morrison again.  Steve Montador, who has been cleared for contact will make the trip to New Jersey and could be good to go.  Captain Jonathan Toews skated for his 7th straight day which is very encouraging, but still has not been cleared for contact.  Both Andrew Brunette and Viktor Stalberg sat out today’s practice but both will play tomorrow.  The only new injury to pop up is now Ray Emery is listed as day to day with an upper body injury.  It is being reported as nothing serious but the Blackhawks have already recalled Carter Hutton up from Rockford.