Jordin Tootoo nearing return from LTIR stint

Chicago Blackhawks winger Jordin Tootoo is nearing his return from an unspecified upper-body injury, coach Joel Quenneville told reporters after practice Monday. Tootoo has been on long-term injured reserve since the start of the season due to the ailment.

Jordin Tootoo is "real close" to returning, according to Q. Asked if he'd go to Rockford, got a "We'll see." No update on Rozsival.

Yes, both those guys still exist.

— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) November 27, 2017 It’s just not really clear what will happen with Tootoo once he’s healthy enough to go off LTIR. The Blackhawks already have a full roster and don’t really need another gritty fourth-line forward with Lance Bouma and Tommy Wingels…