Perlini (illness) won't play Wednesday against the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

With Perlini under the weather, Chris Kunitz will slot into the lineup against Detroit. The 22-year-old winger will hope to recover in time for Friday's matchup with Colorado.

Perlini (illness) will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with Detroit, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Perlini's unable to go, Chris Kunitz will draw into the lineup against the Red Wings. Confirmation on the former Coyote's status should surface once Chicago takes the ice for pregame warmups.

Perlini (concussion) will draw into the lineup Saturday night against the Wild, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perlini reportedly will replace Chris Kunitz in a surprising turn of events. We hadn't seen any reports of Perlini practicing after entering concussion protocol, but at any rate, he should be ready to go in a bottom-six capacity.

Perlini (concussion) won't be in the lineup for Friday's game against the Sabres, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perlini is presumably still in the NHL's concussion protocol and remains without a timeline for his return to game action. The 22-year-old winger can be considered out indefinitely until he's able to return to practice with his teammates.

Perlini (concussion) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Islanders, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perlini will miss his second straight game and his fifth of the year. The 22-year-old hasn't adjusted well with the Blackhawks after the Coyotes traded him, posting three goals, one assist and a minus-14 rating through 23 contests. He has a long break ahead, as his next chance to crack the lineup will be Feb. 1 versus the Sabres.

Perlini (concussion) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Capitals, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A report surfaced Saturday that Perlini wasn't practicing since he was in concussion protocol, so it was a far-fetched notion that he could've dressed for this outing. Perlini has just one point in seven games since the calendar flip and he's logging 8:26 per contest without power-play time. He'll be replaced by John Hayden on the fourth line.

Perlini is currently in the NHL's concussion protocol and won't practice Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

It's hard to imagine a scenario in which Perlini recovers in time for Sunday's matinee against the Capitals, but official word on his status for that contest should surface prior to puck drop. The English forward has notched four points in 23 contests since being traded to the Blackhawks on Nov. 25.

Perlini tallied his first point -- an even-strength goal -- as a member of the Blackhawks on Sunday in a 7-3 home loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Perlini produced 57 points (33 goals, 24 assists) between 153 games and parts of three seasons with the Coyotes before arriving in the Windy City. Unfortunately for his fantasy owners, the 22-year-old is starting nearly 60 percent of his 5-on-5 shifts in the defensive zone compared to a near even split in zone coverage when he was with the 'Yotes.

Perlini will make his Blackhawks debut Tuesday against the Golden Knights, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blackhawks are hoping Perlini will provide them with some depth scoring, as they've been far too reliant on their top-two lines to carry their offense over the past two seasons. The 22-year-old winger notched 31 goals in 131 appearances during his first two NHL campaigns, so it's not far-fetched to think he could develop into a consistent 20-goal scorer with his new team.

Scott Powers of The Athletic reports that Perlini has been dealt to the Blackhawks along with Dylan Strome. Meanwhile, Nick Schmaltz is the player going the other way to Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Perlini has struggled with just six points in 21 games this season. He remains relevant only in deeper leagues, although a change of scenery can sometimes spur a player on, and that is precisely what Chicago is banking on with the decision to acquire the 22-year-old Brit.