BREAKING: Blackhawks STAR player injured at the WHC.

Blackhawks STAR player injured at the WHC

While Hawks fans would surely rather watch Panarin light up the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, they can at least take solace in the fact that he’ll be lighting up the World Championships the entire month of May.

However, as reported by Alvis Kalnins, KHL insider. European reporter for hockeybuzz KHL/European scout confirmed Panarin has a minor injury which has forced him out of the line-up.

The 25 year-old Russian has maxed out his performance bonuses for the second consecutive season and looks poised to take his game to the next level as the Blackhawks renew their quest for another Stanley Cup this spring.