Watch: Bryan Bickell Skates 'One More Shift' With Blackhawks
Bickell was honored in an emotional ceremony before the season opener at the United Center on Thursday.
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Bickell was honored in an emotional ceremony before the season opener at the United Center on Thursday.
Bickell signed a one-day contract and retired with the Blackhawks on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old Bickell is stepping away from the game after he was diagnosed in November 2016 with with multiple sclerosis.
The newly retired hockey player and his wife, both animal lovers, are concentrating on their foundation, CBS 2's Rob Johnson reports.
"I am hopeful I will be able to return to the ice and continue playing the game that I love," Bickell says.
Bickell was traded last week to the Hurricanes, along with promising forward Teuvo Teravainen.
"We obviously like what he brings to the table," Bowman says of Shaw.
Parting with Teuvo Teravainen is a perplexing move and a really high price to pay to dump Bryan Bickell's contract.
The 21-year-old Teuvo Teravainen was one of Chicago's most promising young players.
BIckell has two assists in 23 games with Chicago this season.
The Bickell era in Chicago is likely coming to a disappointing end.
Bickell has no goals and two assists in 23 games this season.
Bickell had 14 points in 12 games with the Icehogs.
Bickell has yet to record a point for Chicago in seven games this season.
The Blackhawks haven't found any takers for Bickell yet.
Chicago could send Bickell down to AHL Rockford to get some cap relief.
The Stanley Cup has been making the rounds again in Chicago, and one Blackhawk is using it to help out some pit bulls, reports WBBM's Nancy Harty.
Bryan Bickell and Trevor van Riemsdyk are expected to play in Game 3.
The Blackhawks trail 3-2 against the Ducks entering Wednesday's Game 6 at the United Center.
Bryan Bickell will be camped out to create a net-front presence.
This Blackhawks regime hasn't let money affect goalie decisions before.
The Blackhawks have made three deals since Friday night.
With the trade deadline looming, the Blackhawks must make some quick roster decisions.
Chicago needs to add a piece defensively.
Playing on the eve of his 36th birthday, Marian Hossa looked like a much younger forward.