When the Blackhawks take the ice Weekend in St. Louis, they’ll get a huge boost on the back end with all the return of two seasoned defensemen.

Duncan Keith and Michal Rozsival were both activated off long-term injured reserve about Friday and will suit with the Blues. Keith missed 10 game titles with a torn MCL and is returning slightly ahead of the 4-6 week prospects.

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Keith has averaged more than 25 minutes per game in his 10-year career, and it continues to be unclear if the two-time Norris Trophy success will be able to play those moments right away.

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Rozsival hasn’t played since the second round of the playoffs last year, when he suffered a grisly ankle injury against the Mn Wild. The Blackhawks are hoping his / her return will help provide the encounter and play recognition that Quenneville likes on the blue collection.

“It’s huge,” Brent Seabrook said. “Rozy's been many of this team and a big part of the D corps, helping firm up that.”

Roszival was paired with Trevor Daley throughout Friday’s practice at Johnny’s IceHouse West, whilst Keith was with Niklas Hjalmarsson. The Blackhawks made two corresponding roster movements by assigning Erik Gustafsson and Viktor Svedberg in order to Rockford.