Overview
- The move is retroactive to Dec. 12 for an upper-body injury, with surgery not required at this time and a status check set for early January.
- Bedard was hurt on a last-second faceoff against the Blues, an incident coach Jeff Blashill described as a freak accident with no ill intent.
- Chicago recalled defenseman Ethan Del Mastro and returned goalie Laurent Brossoit from a conditioning stint, and Blashill said Brossoit will be placed on waivers.
- The Blackhawks lost their first game without Bedard 4-0 to the Red Wings and now head to Toronto and Montreal on a Canadian road trip.
- His absence threatens his Olympic bid for Team Canada, with the roster deadline on Dec. 31.