The Blackhawks placed Toews (back) on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 24 on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

This move allowed the Blackhawks to activate Trevor van Riemsdyk (arm) off IR in a corresponding move, and doesn't suggest Toews' recovery timetable has changed. The 28-year-old pivot has already been ruled out of Saturday's matchup with Philadelphia, but he'll be eligible to return to Chicago's lineup whenever he's healthy enough to play.