Hossa is set to miss the entire 2017-18 season because of a skin disorder and the NHL have allowed the Blackhawks to place him on LTIR, giving them some salary cap relief.

In a statement released on Wednesday morning, Hossa said that he has been undergoing treatment over the last few years for a progressive skin disorder. The medication that he is on comes with “severe side effects” which is why he will not be able to play hockey during the upcoming season. The Blackhawks will move him to the LTIR and get some cap relief when the season starts, but this is a huge blow to their top-6. His absence means that prospect Alex Debrincat, who had a massive 2017 season in the OHL could open the season with the Blackhawks.

Hossa missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, but will play tonight vs. the Canucks. Hossa has 22 goals and 17 assists (39 points) in 64 games this season. He will skate with Marcus Kruger and Ryan Hartman.

Hossa was expected to be in the lineup for the Winter Classic, but will end up missing his fifth straight game with an upper-body injury. Hossa is day-to-day and is questionable for Thursday’s game vs. the Sabres.

Hossa will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury. Hossa is expected to miss the next few games, but he is hopeful that he will be able to play in the Winter Classic. Hossa was moved to IR in order to activate Artem Anisimov for tonight’s game.

Hossa was injured in Tuesday’s game and will miss Friday’s game with an upper-body injury. With Hossa out, the Blackhawks placed Artem Anisimov on IR to call-up Tanner Kero from Rockford (AHL) to take Hossa’s spot. Monitor the winger's status after the Christmas break.

Hossa left Tuesday’s game after suffering an upper-body injury in the first period and did not return. Head coach Joel Quenneville said that Hossa was “OK” and is listed as day-to-day. The Blackhawks have one game before the Christmas break, so don’t be surprised if Hossa sits out on Friday to give him a full week to recover.

Hossa left Tuesday’s win over the Flyers with an undisclosed injury that will keep him out of the lineup on Friday. The good news for the Blackhawks is that it looks like Ryan Hartman will return to the lineup and take Hossa’s spot. Consider him day-to-day.

Hossa missed the final three games of the regular season and will be in the lineup for Game 1 on Wednesday. Hossa had a down season, posting a just 13 goals and 20 assists (33 points) in 64 games, but has averaged 0.73 points per game in his last three playoff appearances.

Hossa will miss his third consecutive games with a knee injury that he suffered on Sunday. Hossa remains day-to-day and is questionable for the start of the playoffs.

Hossa suffered a left knee injury in Sunday’s win over the Bruins. Hossa could be in trouble missing the Blackhawks remaining three games, but head coach Joel Quenneville said he expects to have Hossa back in time for the playoffs.

Hossa missed Thursday’s practice and will be held out of the lineup in Winnipeg on Friday. With Hossa out, Tomas Fleischmann will skate on the top line. Hossa is day-to-day and questionable to return on Sunday.