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Marcus Kruger: Headed overseas
Marcus Kruger signed a two-year contract with the ZSC Lions in Switzerland on Friday.Kruger is coming off a 2018-19 campaign with the Blackhawks where he posted 12 points in 74 appearances. Now, after nine seasons in the NHL, the 29-year-old Swede will be spending the next two seasons back closer to home.
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Blackhawks' Marcus Kruger: Headed to IIHF World Championships
Marcus Kruger is expected to represent Team Sweden at the upcoming IIHF World Championships, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.Kruger, who notched 12 points in 74 games this campaign, won't provide much offense for Team Sweden, but he'll be an invaluable member of the squad as a veteran leader and penalty-killing specialist.
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Blackhawks' Marcus Kruger: Slow going in March
Marcus Kruger had only two assists in 14 games in March.Kruger has four goals and eight assists in 71 games overall this season, averaging 10:27 per game. He lacks a physical edge, with only 49 hits and 32 blocked shots, and his fourth-line deployment makes him unfavorable for fantasy purposes.
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Blackhawks' Marcus Kruger: Ready for Sunday's contest
Marcus Kruger (foot) will play in Sunday's game versus the Stars, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.Originally deemed a game-time decision after injuring his foot while blocking a shot Friday, Kruger will slot back onto the fourth line. He adds a solid defensive presence but doesn't add much in the offensive zone with just nine points in 55 games.
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Blackhawks' Marcus Kruger: Could play Sunday
Coach Jeremy Colliton is hopeful that Marcus Kruger (foot) will be able to play Sunday against the Stars, Eric Lear of the Chicago Blackhawks' official site reports.Kruger exited Friday's loss to the Avalanche after blocking a shot with his foot, but it appears as though he's probably just battling soreness. Another update on the Swedish forward's status should surface prior to puck drop Sunday afternoon.
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Blackhawks' Marcus Kruger: Suffers foot injury
Marcus Kruger injured his foot during Friday's game versus the Avalanche and won't return, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.Kruger blocked Tyson Barrie's shot and immediately went to the room. The 28-year-old pivot doesn't have a major fantasy impact with just nine points in 54 games, but he's a fixture on the Chicago Blackhawks' fourth line. The Blackhawks now have just 11 healthy forwards, so they'll likely need to promote a forward from AHL Rockford before Sunday's game versus the Stars.
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Blackhawks' Marcus Kruger: Being deployed as PK specialist
Marcus Kruger is only averaging 10:38 of total ice time per contest this campaign, but 1:52 of that time can be attributed to his work on Chicago's penalty kill.Kruger was never expected to produce much offense this season, so although his abilities in the faceoff circle and on the penalty kill have made him an invaluable member of the Chicago Blackhawks' roster, he has next to no value in most fantasy formats.
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Blackhawks' Marcus Kruger: Activated off IR
The Chicago Blackhawks activated Marcus Kruger (concussion) off injured reserve Friday.Kruger returned to practice Thursday, which was the first indication that he was likely nearing a return to action. The 28-year-old Swede will almost certainly rejoin the lineup for Saturday's game against Colorado.
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Blackhawks' Marcus Kruger: Takes twirl on ice
Marcus Kruger (concussion) was able to join his teammates on the ice Thursday, but remains on injured reserve, Chris Wescott of the Chicago Blackhawks' official site reports.Kruger is taking steps in the right direction in his recovery; however, given the uncertain nature of concussions, it's not clear exactly when he might be back in action. Once cleared to play, the Swede should challenge for a top-six role given the team's lack of strong center depth.
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Blackhawks' Marcus Kruger: Surfaces on IR
The Chicago Blackhawks placed Marcus Kruger (concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday.Kruger sustained a concussion when he took an elbow from Nashville's Ryan Hartman during Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Predators. Now that he's on IR, the Swedish pivot will be sidelined for Chicago's next three games at a minimum.
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