Coach Joel Quenneville told reporters Tuesday he's hopeful Toews (back) will be ready for the Blackhawks' upcoming road trip, which effectively rules the Canadian pivot out of the team's next three games, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Quenneville is also hoping Toews will be able to resume skating later this week, but at this juncture there's still no telling when the 'Hawks' captain will be ready to return to game action. A more definite timetable for Toews' return to the lineup should be established once he's cleared to start taking contact in practice.

Toews (back) will not play Sunday and will no skate the next few days because his injury "isn't getting any better," Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Toews was placed on injured reserve Friday, suggesting his injury hadn't improved to the point where he was ready to retake the ice. The team should update his status further when he returns to practice, but he can essentially be ruled out for Sunday and Tuesday, while Friday's game against the Rangers could be a stretch as well.

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.

As expected, Toews (back) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Flyers, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Toews was previously considered doubtful for Thursday's contest, so this news doesn't come as much of a surprise. The 28-year-old pivot was able to return to practice Friday, which is clearly a big step in the right direction, and suggests he may be ready to return to action as soon as Sunday against the Jets.

Toews (back) won't play Thursday against the Devils and is considered doubtful for Saturday's matchup with Philadelphia, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Back injuries are notoriously tough to recover from and easy to aggravate, so it isn't surprising that the Blackhawks are opting to take a cautious approach with their captain. Coach Joel Quenneville is hoping Toews will be able to skate this weekend, but there's still no telling when he'll be able to return to game action. At this juncture, it appears Toews is in serious danger of missing Chicago's next three games.

Toews remains questionable for Thursday's game against the Devils with a back injury, Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

At least we know a little more about the injury that has kept Toews out of three consecutive contests. Kuc notes that the captain's injury is not considered to be serious, but his ability to practice Wednesday and Thursday will be telling as to if he will return sooner rather than later.

Toews (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Panthers, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Toews still hasn't practiced since sustaining an undisclosed injury in Wednesday's game against San Jose, and will likely once again be considered questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Devils. The Blackhawks have struggled in the face-off circle without their captain in the lineup, which has made it difficult for the team to establish offensive-zone pressure and generate scoring chances.

Toews (undisclosed) is questionable for Tuesday's meeting with Florida, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Toews has already missed as many games this season as he did during the entire 2015-16 campaign. When healthy, the center has managed just 12 points which is well off his pace of .725 points per night from last year. On the upside, the 28-year-old is contributing with the man advantage where he has one goals and three helpers. If he can give it a go Tuesday, Toews will have a chance to end an eight-game goalless streak.

Toews (undisclosed) will miss a second consecutive game Saturday against the Kings, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Toews hasn't skated since sustaining an undisclosed injury in Wednesday's matchup with the Sharks, leaving his status for Tuesday's game against the Panthers up in the air. With their captain out of the lineup, the Blackhawks are expected to roll with a second line comprised of Ryan Hartman, Vince Hinostroza and Marian Hossa against LA.

Toews (undisclosed) won't play Friday against the Ducks, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Toews out of the lineup, the Blackhawks will be rolling with a patchwork offense against Anaheim, with Ryan Hartman and Vince Hinostroza expected to skate with Marian Hossa on Chicago's top line. Toews has yet to be ruled out of Saturday's matchup with LA, but his status for that contest appears iffy at best at this juncture.