Burish out for six months

Blackhawks winger Adam Burish will be out for six months after tearing the ACL in his right knee during a preseason game Sunday night.

Burish, a fourth-line forward, is a fan favorite due to his chippy style of play. He'll be missed on the penalty kill, but the Blackhawks should have enough depth to account for his absence.

This is where the offseason signing of veteran forward John Madden comes in handy. Madden should be able to center the fourth line and pick up the slack when the Hawks are short-handed.