When Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Motte slid awkwardly into the boards Sunday against the Dallas Stars, the end result didn’t look great. His legs appeared to get awkwardly smashed into the wall, and he was eventually helped off the ice.
Today’s injury estimate may be better than what some were expecting, but it’s still an issue for the Blackhawks. Motte will reportedly miss 2-3 weeks with a lower body injury.
The Blackhawks have a quick replacement for Motte, as previously injured forward Andrew Desjardins is expected to return Wednesday against St. Louis. However, Motte’s absence is not something that can simply be shrugged at.