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Wennberg will be a healthy scratch on Monday due to "trade-related issues".

Wennberg's name has circulated trade rumours recently, validated on Monday night with a healthy scratch. The 29-year-old Wennberg is an impending UFA and has seen his production dip in recent years. That said, he has three points (1G / 2A) and six shots on goal in his last three games.

Alex Wennberg
Phillips is expected to be a healthy scratch on Monday in Colorado.

Jarred Tinordi will draw back into the Blackhawks lineup on Monday, as Phillips will serve as a healthy scratch. Phillips played for only the third time in the last eight games on Saturday and registered a -2 plus/minus, one shot, and two hits in 14:53 time-on-ice.

Isaak Phillips
Johnson will be a healthy scratch on Monday in Colorado.

MacKenzie Entwistle will draw back into the lineup on Monday, sending Johnson to the press box as a healthy scratch. Johnson played the last five games for the Blackhawks, tallying one point (0G / 1A), a -2 plus/minus, 10 penalty minutes, and eight shots on goal.

Reese Johnson
Nichuskin (personal) will not return to the Avalanche' lineup on Monday after practicing in full but is nearing a return.

Nichushkin has not played since January 10th before entering the NHL's Player Assistance program. He has missed 18 games and, despite returning to practice last week, will miss at least one more as he reacclimates to the team and conditioning. Before his absence, Nichushkin was scoring at a torrid pace with 21 points (19G / 9A) in his last 15 games.

Valeri Nichushkin
Gilbert will be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. Seattle.

Jordan Oesterle will play his first game in over a month, resulting in Gilbert being a healthy scratch against Seattle on Monday. Gilbert played his first game in a month on Saturday and was limited to only 9:13 time-on-ice, registering a -1 plus/minus and three hits.

Dennis Gilbert