MONTREAL, QC - OCTOBER 10: Gustav Forsling #42 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on against the Montreal Canadiens during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on October 10, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1.

Blackhawks' Forsling out 14 weeks following wrist surgery

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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Gustav Forsling underwent surgery on his right wrist, the team announced Tuesday.

Team physician Dr. Michael Terry said that the expected recovery time is 14 weeks.

The 22-year-old Forsling spent the majority of 2017-18 with the Blackhawks, logging 19:09 of average ice time while netting 13 points in 41 games. In another 31 games with AHL affiliate Rockford, Forsling added 10 points including five in the postseason.

Forsling was set to compete in training camp for a spot on the Blackhawks' blue line, but will now be out until early November.

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