Laurent Brossoit Out for Blackhawks Training Camp

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Laurent Brossoit will be sidelined for approximately five to seven weeks following successful meniscus surgery on his right knee. The operation, performed on Tuesday, means Brossoit will miss most, if not all, of the team's training camp, which begins on September 18, and could potentially miss the start of the regular season on October 8. Brossoit, who signed a two-year, $6.6 million contract with the Blackhawks in July, had a strong performance with the Winnipeg Jets last season, boasting a 15-5-2 record, a 2.00 goals-against average, and a .927 save percentage. While Brossoit recovers, Arvid Söderblom is expected to step in as the primary goaltender. The Blackhawks anticipate Brossoit will return to form a tandem with Petr Mrazek upon his recovery. Brossoit is regarded as one of the more capable backup netminders in the NHL and could challenge for a starting role when healthy.