Marian Hossa close to Hawks debut

With Marian Hossa’s debut with the Blackhawks looming, coach Joel Quenneville is formulating plans on how to utilize the high-scoring winger.

Hossa participated in the Hawks’ morning skate before Thursday night’s game against the Flames and is on track to play during the Hawks’ six-game trip, most likely Wednesday against the Sharks in San Jose.

“There are going to be a lot of options for a coach to have,” Quenneville said. “He’s going to get a lot of ice time. We’re looking forward to him being useful in a lot of ways.”

Hossa has begun doing line drills in practice and Wednesday skated with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane.

“I still don’t know who he’s going to play with, but I think everybody’s hoping they’re going to be on that line,” said Quenneville, who added no one is openly campaigning to be on a line with Hossa, but “I’m starting to hear some buzz in the background.”

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Sure Chicago is and will be in cap hell but you have to admit, for this season with a healthy and full roster this team is scary good. The offensive and defensive depth is second to none.

It’s just to bad for them they have Huet in goal