Speculation is rising around Chicago Blackhawks center Tyler Johnson as a potential trade option for the Boston Bruins. Johnson, who missed the last game due to an undisclosed injury, returned to the ice for morning skate, along with teammate Alex Vlasic who is participating despite an upper body injury. In related news, the Nashville Predators have recalled goaltender Yaroslav Askarov from the Milwaukee Admirals following the illness of Kevin Lankinen, who is currently day-to-day. Askarov was seen at the Predators' morning skate in Nashville, sporting a freshly shaven look, stepping in due to Lankinen's absence.
Yaroslav Askarov with a freshly shaven look. He’s here in Nashville due to Kevin Lankinen being sick. https://t.co/p4qWlnExcF
Minor → NHL Yaroslav Askarov (G) | NSH #Smashville https://t.co/PeNmNjAo0z
Yaroslav Askarov is on the ice for morning skate here in Nashville. No Kevin Lankinen. https://t.co/5WsjJPKLAf
The Predators have recalled goaltender Yaroslav Askarov from @mkeadmirals. Goaltender Kevin Lankinen (illness) is day-to-day. https://t.co/uLm55A7enP
Tyler Johnson is on the ice for morning skate. He missed the last game with an undisclosed injury. #Blackhawks https://t.co/kKJEmZJHx1
Tyler Johnson and Alex Vlasic are participating in the Blackhawks’ morning skate.
Yaroslav Askarov is on the ice at #Preds morning skate. No sign of Lankinen. Wonder if he’s under the weather.
Yaroslav Askarov is present at #Preds morning skate. No Lankinen
Alex Vlasic (upper body) is on the ice for morning skate. #Blackhawks https://t.co/b7x4SG8zO6
Could #Blackhawks center Tyler Johnson become an option for the #NHLBruins on the NHL trade market? More from @MurphysLaw74: https://t.co/4UWOFLkw1B
Could #Blackhawks center Tyler Johnson become an option for the #NHLBruins on the NHL trade market? More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/NqNjlTlvk8