Blackhawks Prospect Nears Big NCAA Break

Václav Nestrašil sits out with an upper-body injury that's tested UMass's depth over the past two weeks, but whispers from the Blackhawks' scouting staff suggest he's itching to return for this weekend's crucial games. The 11-goal scorer was heating up before the setback, and his availability could swing Providence and UMass matchups that have Chicago's prospect gurus glued to their screens.