Chicago Blackhawks lose forward to injury for remainder of 2024-25 NHL season

The Chicago Blackhawks have been dealt several setbacks in this losing-packed season, including injuries of key players, and it appears another player will be missing some time.

One of the many setbacks faced this season has been the loss of forward Jason Dickinson, who suffered an ankle injury just moments after Dickinson signing a two-year, $8.5 million contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks in January.

The ankle injury was originally endured on February 5, when Dickinson was slew footed by Edmonton Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin.

The 29-year old forward drew back in the lineup on March 10, over one month after his ankle injury, and has not registered a single point in six games since returning, a complete fall-off from his last season with the Chicago Blackhawks.

According to Blackhawks writer Scott Powers of The Athletic, Dickinson will be out 'some time' after suffering an injury in Saturday's 4-1 loss against the St. Louis Blues.

The recently signed forward has not been able to replicate his breakout 2023-24 season last year, which saw him score 22 goals, tying Connor Bedard for the most goals in the Blackhawks' year.

Dating back to his first full NHL season with the Dallas Stars in 2018, Dickinson has suffered 10 injuries.

With the Blackhawks eliminated from playoff contention and not much to play for in the remaining 11 games of the season, Dickinson is expected to start his off-season early and begin recovery immediately.