5:16 PM - Marcus Kruger () signed a two-year contract with the ZSC Lions in Switzerland on Friday.

8:51 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) is expected to represent Team Sweden at the upcoming IIHF World Championships, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

1:10 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Jeremy Colliton is hopeful that Kruger (foot) will be able to play Sunday against the Stars, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

9:34 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) injured his foot during Friday's game versus the Avalanche and won't return, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

12:27 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) is only averaging 10:38 of total ice time per contest this campaign, but 1:52 of that time can be attributed to his work on Chicago's penalty kill.

2:35 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Blackhawks activated Kruger (concussion) off injured reserve Friday.

1:03 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (concussion) was able to join his teammates on the ice Thursday, but remains on injured reserve, Chris Wescott of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

11:53 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Blackhawks placed Kruger (concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday.

11:40 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) has entered the league's concussion protocol after Ryan Hartman elbowed him in Tuesday's win over the Predators, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

10:38 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) left Tuesday's game versus the Predators after taking Ryan Hartman's elbow to his face, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

11:41 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Blackhawks activated Kruger (leg) off injured reserve Friday.

12:26 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Blackhawks placed Kruger (leg) on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 9 on Tuesday.

12:00 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (leg) will not be in the lineup Monday in Carolina.

12:14 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (leg) won't travel to Philadelphia for Saturday's game against the Flyers.

10:29 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (leg) will not return to Thursday's game against the Hurricanes.

4:07 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) has only averaged 9:30 of ice time through the first three games of the season.

9:07 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) recorded a goal and an assist in a 5-2 preseason victory over the Senators on Friday.

11:17 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Coyotes traded Kruger, MacKenzie Entwistle, Jordan Maletta, Andrew Campbell and a 2019 fifth-round draft pick to the Blackhawks in exchange for Marian Hossa, Vinnie Hinostroza, Jordan Oesterle, and a 2019 third-rounder Thursday.

12:23 PM - Marcus Kruger (Ari) was traded from the Hurricanes to the Coyotes on Thursday, the Coyotes official site reports.

7:57 AM - Marcus Kruger (Car) was placed on waivers by the Canes on Thursday.

10:56 AM - Marcus Kruger (Car) Hurricanes activated Kruger (lower body) from injured reserve Friday.

8:22 AM - Marcus Kruger (Car) (lower body) is feeling good Friday, and if he makes it through a full practice he'll play Saturday against the Bruins, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

12:23 PM - Marcus Kruger (Car) (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

6:34 AM - Marcus Kruger (Car) (undisclosed) was unable to practice Monday, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

2:44 PM - Marcus Kruger (Car) wasn't on the ice for warmups ahead of Saturday's road game facing the Blues, according to NHL.com.

6:35 AM - Marcus Kruger (Car) (undisclosed) won't play Friday night against the Penguins, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

5:05 PM - Marcus Kruger (Car) (illness) picked up two helpers in a 3-1 win over Buffalo on Saturday night.

7:08 AM - Marcus Kruger (Car) (illness) will suit up for Saturday's road game against the Sabres, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

8:25 AM - Marcus Kruger (Car) (illness) was back on the ice for practice Friday, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

12:47 PM - Marcus Kruger (Car) (illness) won't play Thursday against the Islanders, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

6:57 AM - Marcus Kruger (Car) (illness) is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Islanders, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

11:02 AM - Marcus Kruger (Car) has failed to record a point in eight consecutive games.

7:10 AM - Marcus Kruger (Car) was traded to the Hurricanes from the Golden Knights on Tuesday in exchange for a 2018 fifth-round pick.

10:50 AM - Marcus Kruger () has been traded to the Golden Knights, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

5:39 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) is said to be a "done deal" to head to Vegas, Steven Albritton of KMBC reports.

6:37 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) could be expendable with the emergence of Tanner Kero, the Chicago Tribune reports.

8:30 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) will join Sweden at the 2017 IIHF World Championship, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

8:21 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) scored a goal and an assist Tuesday against the Avalanche.

7:18 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) scored his fourth goal of the season during Wednesday's win over Pittsburgh.

1:01 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (illness) will return for Thursday's road game against the Coyotes, Tracey Meyers of CSN Chicago reports.

11:00 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) will not play Tuesday night's game in San jose due to illness, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

3:35 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) was scratched from Tuesday night's lineup.

9:52 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Blackhawks activated Kruger (upper body) off injured reserve Tuesday.

12:20 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (upper body) is making progress but is not quite ready to return to action just yet, ruling him out for Sunday's game against the Canucks, CSN Chicago reports.

3:11 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (upper body) has not progressed well from injury, and head coach Joel Quenneville suggested the center might miss more time than originally expected, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

9:14 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (upper body) will begin skating Friday, Eric Lear of Blackhawks TV reports.

12:07 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) will miss approximately three weeks with an upper-body injury, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

7:29 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (undisclosed) will be week-to-week after sustaining an injury in Friday's game against the Hurricanes, Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune reports.

4:34 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) left Friday's game in Carolina with an undisclosed injury and will not return.

6:20 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) played a season-low 8:48 during Tuesday's loss to Winnipeg.

11:44 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (upper body) was able to practice Thursday and looks to be healthy for Sunday's World Cup opener against Team Russia, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

9:30 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (upper body) will sit out Wednesday's World Cup of Hockey pre-tournament match against Team Europe, Stephen Whyno of AP Sports reports.

11:29 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (upper body) will travel with Team Sweden on Sunday prior to their Wednesday matchup with Team Europe, Joe McDonald of ESPN.com reports.

7:42 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) missed Friday's practice with Team Sweden due to an upper-body injury sustained the previous night against Finland in a World Cup preseason game, ESPN reports, adding that the forward will not play Saturday in a rematch against Finland.

9:49 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (wrist) will return to the Blackhawks' lineup for Saturday's game against Calgary, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

10:19 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (wrist) may be ready to return to action Saturday against the Flames, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

9:34 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (wrist) is slated to go on Chicago's upcoming road trip, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

8:46 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (wrist) returned to practice Sunday, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

12:12 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) (wrist) signed a three-year contract extension with the Blackhawks on Tuesday.

6:58 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

10:32 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) underwent surgery to repair a dislocated left wrist Friday, and will be sidelined for the next four months as a result.

5:45 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) left Thursday's game against the Oilers with an undisclosed injury and will not return, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

12:26 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) signed a one-year contract with the Blackhawks on Friday.

5:08 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) center Marcus Kruger scored the game-winning goal in triple overtime as Chicago beat Anaheim, 3-2, in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

5:33 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger is "fine" to play in Game 6 after he took a hard hit from Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin on Wednesday.

5:37 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Blackhawks will keep their fourth line in tact for Game 3 Saturday night against the Kings.

4:37 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger does not have a limp anymore.

2:09 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger centered Chicago's second line during Thursday's practice.

7:55 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger had the game-winning goal in Sunday's 4-2 triumph over St. Louis.

4:59 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger was struck in the face by a shot from New York's Brad Richards in Thursday's loss to the Rangers.

12:28 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) expected, Marcus Kruger is playing a similar role with Sweden to the one he plays in Chicago.

3:03 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger scored a goal in Wednesday's shootout loss to Detroit.

12:00 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger will probably get another opportunity on Chicago's second line.

4:15 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger has excelled on the draw this season.

5:54 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger has made significant improvements on his faceoff work this year.

7:37 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger's third-period goal turned out to be the game winner in the Chicago Blackhawks' 2-1 victory over the Canucks in Vancouver Saturday night.

5:32 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) took a 1-0 lead versus Chicago thanks to a power-play goal en route to the Wild's 5-3 win Saturday.

2:18 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger is slated to start Saturday's game between Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp on Chicago's second line.

2:40 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger has signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks.

8:52 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger is "very close" to re-signing with the Chicago Blackhawks, according to GM Stan Bowman.

6:20 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger and the Chicago Blackhawks remain locked in contract negotiations.

10:01 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger received a qualifying offer and is expected to begin contract talks with the Blackhawks on Tuesday, according to Kruger's agent.

5:39 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger scored a goal in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.

2:25 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger has been a big help on the penalty kill.

4:50 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger scored a goal in the Blackhawks' 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.

5:17 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger scored the game-winning goal in Chicago's 5-1 victory Thursday night.

3:08 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Chicago Blackhawks are a perfect 17-for-17 on the penalty kill in their last nine games.

3:21 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger continues to impress his everyone for his work centering the fourth line.

2:42 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger has impressed the Chicago Blackhawks with his play on the fourth line.

7:11 PM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger notched a goal and an assist in the Blackhawks' 4-1 win over the Sharks on Friday night.

4:39 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger's defensive abilities have impressed Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville.

2:22 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger has settled in nicely as the Blackhawks fourth line pivot.

5:35 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger (flu) skated with the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.

11:20 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger (flu) is feeling better and could return to the ice Wednesday.

2:23 AM - Marcus Kruger (Chi) Kruger missed practice on Monday due to the flu.