Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford has been included on the team's 31-player postseason roster, a source told The Athletic's Scott Powers.
The veteran netminder has been deemed "unfit to participate" in the team's training camp since it began July 13, although no reason has been given for his absence. Crawford didn't participate in the team's voluntary workouts that began June 8, either.
The 35-year-old appeared in 40 games this season after missing 80 contests over the last two seasons due to concussions. He put together a 16-20-3 record with a 2.77 goals-against average and .917 save percentage.
Captain Jonathan Toews expressed confidence in the team's backup goalies if Crawford is unable to go when the Blackhawks take on the Edmonton Oilers in the qualifying round.
"We do feel confident in (Malcolm Subban), we do feel confident in (Collin Delia)," Toews said after practice Thursday, according to NHL.com's Tracey Myers. "Those guys are ready for the opportunity, they've played well when they've gotten NHL starts before. That's all we can really do is play our best defensive hockey, help out our goaltenders. We know those guys can do the job, and whatever happens to (Crawford), it's not fair to put that level of pressure on him right now."
Subban and Delia didn't start a game for Chicago this season. Subban was acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights at the trade deadline, while Delia spent the entire season in the AHL.
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