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Because there were so many injuries to key players early in the season, and the big names continue to fall, the beginning of December is a good time to look back, and forward, at when some of the top players in the Western Conference could return.
Central Division
Chicago
Dave Bolland—had back surgery on Nov. 10. Is expected to return in 12-16 weeks. ETA: post-Olympics?
Adam Burish—torn ACL in late September should cost him approximately six months. ETA: playoffs at best, likely 2010-11.
Detroit
Niklas Kronwall—sprained MCL on Nov. 21 is expected to cost him two weeks. ETA: Dec. 7.
Jason Williams—broke a fibula in early November and is expected to miss eight weeks. ETA: Christmas.
Valterri Filppula—broken right wrist at the end of October expected to keep him out six to eight weeks. ETA: mid- to late December.
Johan Franzen—had surgery to repair torn ACL on Oct. 16, beginning a six-month recovery. ETA: m ...
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NHL Western Conference Injury Updates: Dec. 2 Edition
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