Predators vs Blackhawks: Mike Fisher Out for Nashville, Hossa & Sharp for Chicago

Stu Grimson shares an update from today's morning skate at the United Center in Chicago:

Trotz re game v Hawks: Fisher not available; Gaustad likely to stay in #1slot

— Stu Grimson (@asgrimson) April 1, 2013

Hey, that's why they pay Paul Gaustad the big bucks, right?

Paul Gaustad

#28 / Center / Nashville Predators

Height: 6-5

Weight: 212

Born: Feb 03, 1982

Huh?

Anyways, the Blackhawks will be short a pair of their top forwards as well:

Chicago Blackhawks forwards Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp will not play Monday against the Nashville Predators as they recover from upper-body injuries.

Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said they will be re-evaluated Wednesday and could play Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. Both players participated in Monday's morning skate at the United Center.

--- ESPNChicago.com

So there you have it - tonight's it Paul Gaustad vs. Jonathan Toews, mano-a-mano. Make sure to check back for the Game Thread ahead of the 7:30 puck drop...