The Blackhawks are "not as optimistic" about Crawford (concussion) playing this season as they were previously, Scott Powers of The Athletic Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

There's still a small chance Crawford will see some game action before the 2017-18 campaign comes to a close, but with the Blackhawks all but eliminated from the playoffs, there's no reason to rush him back before he's fully healthy. It would be an understatement to say this has been a disappointing season for Crawford, as he was playing quite well prior to his injury, compiling a 16-9-2 record while posting a 2.27 GAA and .929 save percentage in 28 appearances. If Chicago ultimately decides to shut him down for the final 12 games of the campaign, the focus will shift to how Crawford's recovery progresses during the offseason.

Crawford (concussion) was spotted working out off the ice while his teammates skated Saturday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Myers added that coach Joel Quenneville hopes Crow can return to the ice before long. However, with the Blackhawks' playoff hopes almost completely squashed, there should be no urgency in having him come back. It doesn't appear that the club has any immediate plans to shut him down for the season, though.

Crawford (concussion) did not skate with the team Thursday, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Joel Quenneville clarified that while the team is hoping to get Crawford back before the end of the 2017-18 campaign, there is no set return date. For now, fantasy owners will remain in limbo about when to expect the netminder to be taken off injured reserve. Chicago recalled Jean-Francois Berube from the minors, who will be given a shot to take on a bigger role in Crawford's absence.

Crawford (concussion) practiced for the first time since Dec. 23 on Monday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Joel Quenneville also revealed that there wasn't a concrete timetable for Crawford to come back, but getting live action in practice checks off another recovery step nonetheless. Thursday against Anaheim remains a possibility for the 33-year-old to return to the crease, and Chicago would gladly welcome him back -- they've posted a 7-10-3 record in his absence.

Crawford will join the Blackhawks in Arizona ahead of Monday's matchup with the Coyotes, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Timesreports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford won't be available for Monday's contest or Tuesday's meeting with the Golden Knights, but he could be back between the pipes as soon as Thursday against the Ducks. The 33-year-old netminder hasn't played since Dec. 23 against the Devils due to post-concussion syndrome.

Crawford didn't make the trip to Minnesota for Saturday's game against the Wild, NHL.com's Tracey Myers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chicago has two more road games against the Coyotes and Golden Knights following Saturday's match, so it appears as though Crawford's next opportunity to return to action likely won't come until Thursday against Anaheim. However, the Blackhawks are on the brink of being eliminated from playoff contention, so if they continue to struggle during their three-game road trip, they could opt to shut down their starting netminder for the rest of the season in order to ensure he'll be back to 100 percent heading into the 2018-19 campaign.

Crawford worked out on the ice for the first time since being sidelined due to post-concussion syndrome Saturday, Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is obviously a huge step in the right direction in Crawford's recovery, but the 33-year-old netminder should still be considered out indefinitely until he's able to return to practice with his teammates. Anton Forsberg and Jeff Glass will continue to split the workload in goal for the Blackhawks until Crawford's given the green light to return to game action.

Crawford (concussion) did not skate over the weekend and will not join the Blackhawks on their upcoming road trip.

EDGE Analysis

Chicago is going to be on the road for three games, which means that Jeff Glass or Anton Forsberg will have to start for at least those contests. The soonest Crawford could return is Tuesday, February 6, when the Blackhawks host the Flames.

Per coach Joel Quenneville, Crawford (concussion) has started working out again, and he could return to the ice soon, NHL.com's Tracey Myers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford should still be considered out indefinitely at this juncture, but a return to the ice in any capacity would obviously mark a huge step in the right direction in his recovery. The 33-year-old netminder hasn't played since Dec. 23 against the Devils, so he'll likely need some time to work on his conditioning once he's cleared to start fielding shots from his teammates. In the interim, Anton Forsberg and Jeff Glass will continue to split the load in goal for the Blackhawks.

Blackhawks senior adviser Scotty Bowman clarified that Crawford isn't dealing with vertigo, but rather, suspected post-concussion syndrome, Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Either way, there is no timetable for Crawford's return to the cage, and the Blackhawks may want to consider trading for a goalie since they're only nine points out of first place in the Central Division, despite being the cellar dwellers with a record of 22-17-6. Crow has bestowed a 16-9-2 record (two shutouts), 2.27 GAA and .929 save percentage on his fantasy owners this season; those are robust totals, and we still advise against dropping him in redraft leagues as the Blackhawks have yet to reveal a concrete timetable for his return.