The Chicago Blackhawks announced that second-year defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk will miss approximately 2–4 weeks after sustaining a right ankle sprain on Tuesday.
MEDICAL UPDATE: Defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk will be out approximately 2-4 weeks (right ankle sprain). pic.twitter.com/c8uX2T4bUK
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 6, 2021
Kalynuk was expected to be among the defensemen on the Blackhawks’ opening night roster, but his temporary absence now opens a spot for another blueliner to see regular season action.
Originally a seventh-round draft pick of the Philadelphia Flyers, Kalynuk recorded four goals and five assists in 21 contests with the Blackhawks last season after a successful three-year career at the University of Wisconsin from 2017–2020.