The latest on the Patrick Sharp injury. (VIDEO)

The Chicago Blackhawks will have to play on without Patrick Sharp for what is now being reported as at least 4 weeks. Despite the fact that Chicago is loaded with offensive talent, losing a player that has recorded at least 30 goals in the last 3 seasons can only be considered a major blow. Sharp had so far recorded 3 goals and 6 assists in his first 13 games this season. Jonathan Toews spoke with Comcast Sportsnet and had this to say:

“It’s unfortunate for Sharpie; he’s been playing well. He’s always a big part of our offense. He’s been great getting shots off and creating on the power play. Whenever you have an injury to a key player like a guy like Sharpie, in a way it’s an opportunity for other guys to get more ice time. I think guys will try to step in and make up for that as much as they can. But as a team, we have to be prepared to fill that void.”

Sharp suffered the injury while absorbing a hit from the Montreal Canadians' Alexei Emelin, you can see the video here courtesy of 647 Hockey Vids: