11-06-2005, 09:40 PM
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Blackhawks lose Ruutu for 3-12 weeks
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CHICAGO (AP) - Blackhawks center Tuomo Ruutu is expected to miss three-to-12 weeks because of a back injury.
Ruutu was in the lineup Tuesday in Detroit after sitting out six games, but he returned to Chicago after the game to be examined by the Blackhawks' medical staff.
No structural damage was found in a series of tests, but Ruutu will be sidelined for some time.
"It's not great news, but it's not bad news," general manager Dale Tallon said Sunday. "Doctors have done all the testing. They've done MRIs, CAT scans, X-rays."
Ruutu needs rest - not surgery. Tallon said that six games simply weren't enough.
"He didn't have as much time (off) as he's going to get this time," Tallon said.
Ruutu seemed to be relieved and said his back has improved the past few days because he hasn't done much. He said that he isn't worried about the injury flaring up again the next time he steps on the ice.
"I'm just happy to know what's wrong with my back and will try to get healthy," he said.
Ruutu has a goal and assist in seven games.
He had surgery on his left shoulder in September 2004 after dislocating it while playing for Finland in the World Cup of Hockey.
"He didn't skate for a year," Tallon said. "(The back) is something we're going to have to deal with, and hopefully he'll get better sooner than later."
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Blackhawks lose Ruutu for 3-12 weeks
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