Andrew Desjardins‘ injury late in the preseason wasn’t viewed with much worry from the Chicago Blackhawks’ fan base. The team had young forwards who were looking good in training camp, so Desjardins’ absence probably wouldn’t be that pronounced.
Then, the Blackhawks’ penalty kill got off to a retched start. Perhaps it’s no coincidence Desjardins has been a regular part of that unit in the past.
While the PK has improved over the last three to four games, Desjardins’ return to the lineup tonight against Dallas is still going to pay dividends from a defensive-forward perspective.