Toews remains in concussion protocol

Jonathan Toews, Jujhar Khaira and Riley Stillman did not practice Tuesday with the Blackhawks at Fifth Third Arena as the team prepared to open the second half of the season Wednesday at Edmonton.

Forwards Tyler Johnson and Reese Johnson and goalie Kevin Lankinen did practice as they continue to work their way back from injuries. Both Johnsons could return by late February or early March, according to interim coach Derek King.

Toews remains in concussion protocol and there is no timetable for his return.

"I know he's been around a little bit," King said. "Obviously we miss him. We miss him in our lineup, we miss him on the bench, we miss him in the locker room. That's the type of leader he is. So hopefully he's back sooner than later."

King said Toews has been doing "a little exercise."

Toews has 4 goals and 15 assists in 43 games this season.

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The Hawks mixed up the forward lines at practice, moving Dominik Kubalik up to the top line with Dylan Strome and Patrick Kane. Alex DeBrincat moved down to play with Kirby Dach and Brandon Hagel. ... The Hawks recalled defenseman Jakub Galvas, forward Josiah Slavin and goaltender Arvid Soderblom from Rockford Tuesday. Collin Delia was assigned to Rockford. ...

After a three-game road trip to Edmonton, St. Louis and Winnipeg, the Hawks (16-23-7) play eight of their next nine games at home. ... The Hawks have the third-worst goal differential in the league at minus-44. Only Arizona (minus-70) and Montreal (minus-73) are worse.