Jiri Hudler: Won't play Friday

Hudler (illness) did not take the ice for pregame warmups, indicating he will not play Friday against the Blackhawks, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The FAN reports.

Analysis:

The Flames' next game isn't until Tuesday against Anaheim, so the illness will likely only cost Hudler a single game. Michael Frolik will likely replace Hudler on Calgary's top line in Friday's contest, with Mason Raymond slotting into the lineup as a depth forward.