Blackhawks' Bickell Takes A Seat Friday: Bryan Bickell will be a healthy scratch on Friday night against the Islanders, NBC Chicago reports. (Updated 12/02/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Bryan Bickell was replaced by Ben Smith in the lineup as the Blackhawks look for some more physical play on the ice. In addition Bickell has gone 13 games without registering a point. He has three goals and two assists on the season. (Updated 12/02/2011).
02/11/2012 01:18 Blackhawks drop seventh straight game
Benn Ferriero scored the tiebreaking goal with 14:20 remaining in the third period to send the San Jose Sharks off on a lengthy trip on a winning note, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday night.
Bickell took advantage of Chicago's salary cap problems by grabbing playing time that probably would not have been afforded to him otherwise. He cashed in 17 goals and 37 points last season. This will be a big year for Bickell to see if he can maintain his minutes for a team that has gotten deeper over the offseason. (Updated 10/4/11)
