Nikita Zaitsev, a defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks, is absent from team practice due to personal reasons. The team has placed Zaitsev on the non-roster list and has recalled defenseman Filip Roos from the AHL's Rockford IceHogs to join the NHL roster. This comes after the announcement that Zaitsev will not practice due to personal reasons. The absence of Zaitsev from practice has prompted the team to make roster adjustments, including the call-up of Roos and the placement of Zaitsev on non-roster status.
Evgeny Kuznetsov will not practice today. Illness, per team.
Alex Tuch is on the ice for practice this morning in a yellow non-contact jersey. Jordan Greenway is back after missing practice yesterday, as is Henri Jokiharju who missed the game Tuesday and practice yesterday due to illness. Tage Thompson watching from the bench. https://t.co/V9lGONIE1I
The Blackhawks have recalled Filip Roos and placed Nikita Zaitsev on non-roster for personal reasons.
Blackhawks have placed Nikita Zaitsev on the Non-Roster list due to a personal matter. Jarred Tinordi is already out (IR for oblique injury). Filip Roos called up from Rockford, joining Isaak Phillips on the NHL roster.
#Blackhawks recall defenseman Filip Roos from AHL’s Rockford IceHogs and place Nikita Zaitsev on non-roster for personal reasons.
Alex Tuch is practicing in a yellow noncontact jersey as the Sabres prepare to play Friday in Winnipeg Jordan Greenway and Henri Jokiharju are back. Tage Thompson is watching practice from the bench.
Blackhawks team practice is getting underway now. Nikita Zaitsev is absent for personal reasons. Athanasiou also still absent. Taylor Hall is present in a normal jersey. https://t.co/W9CT9BY31f
Nikita Zaitsev won't practice today because of personal reasons.
#Blackhawks announce Nikita Zaitsev will not practice today due to personal reasons.
Leafs practice underway https://t.co/MiYboBqWfy