Michal Rozsival Injury: Updates on Blackhawks Star's Ankle and Return

The Chicago Blackhawks were the first team to advance to the penultimate round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with their sweep of the Minnesota Wild Thursday, but they may be forced to progress without defenseman Michal Rozsival. Continue for updates.Head Coach Joel Quenneville Not Optimistic About RozsivalFriday, May 8Although there was plenty of celebration among the Blackhawks for their Game 4 victory over the Wild, things were tempered to some degree due to the status of Rozsival.As seen at the 1:08 mark of this NHL.com video, the veteran blueliner twisted his ankle severely, which forced him out of the contest (Warning: Footage may be disturbing to some):While no official announcement has been made regarding his health, Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville believes the injury is significant, according to the team's official website:It is an unfortunate situation since the 36-year-old rearguard was starting to play his best hockey of the season, according to Mark Lazerus of theChicago Sun-Times:The Czech Republic native has played in all 10 playoff games for Chicago, but if he is unable to go in the Western Conference Final and beyond, then 24-year-old David Rundblad may have to step in.Chicago certainly has enough talent and depth to go all the way and win the Stanley Cup without Rozsival, but being without his steady presence will undoubtedly be a detriment.Follow @MikeChiari on Twitter.
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