Defenseman Jordan Hendry knew something was wrong immediately. He had torn his knee before in college seven years ago.

Defenseman Jordan Hendry underwent surgery Tuesday to repair his torn left anterior cruciate ligament.

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Defenseman Jordan Hendry is out for the remainder of the season after tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament Sunday against the Phoenix Coyotes.

DENVER -- Jordan Hendry may have earned himself another game at wing with his performance against the San Jose Sharks.

Hendry scored the Hawks' only goal - his first this season -- as fellow defenseman-turned-wing John Scott and center Jake Dowell assisted. He played 8:18 and had three shots and a big hit on Sharks defenseman Douglas Murray.

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The blue-line line is back together for the Hawks Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. Defensemen Jordan Hendry and John Scott will play wing on the fourth line with center Jake Dowell.

The Hawks only recalled Jeremy Morin from the Rockford IceHogs. Morin flew in Friday night as the Hawks continue to shuffle him back and forth to limit his cap hit.

If the Blackhawks don't recall a forward from the Rockford IceHogs by Wednesday night's game against the New Jersey Devils, defensemen Jordan Hendry and John Scott will both play wing on the fourth line.

Bryan Bickell is back in the lineup after being a healthy scratch the last two games. Center Jake Dowell moves up to the third line. Nick Boynton returns on the blue line after sitting out the loss to the New York Rangers Monday.

Hawks defenseman Jordan Hendry told reporters Saturday morning that he will be in the lineup in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Vancouver Canucks.

Here are some news and notes from the Blackhawks' morning skate on Tuesday before the NY Islanders game: