Quenneville doubts Crawford will be ready for season opener

Don't count on "Crow" being between the pipes for the Chicago Blackhawks in their first game of 2018-19.

When asked whether starting netminder Corey Crawford will be ready in time for the Oct. 4 season opener against the Ottawa Senators, Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville said that may be "stretching it," according to team reporter Chris Wescott.

"Good last few days, good progress and he's getting closer to joining his teammates," Quenneville added.

Crawford has been skating at training camp but has yet to take part in team drills. At the beginning of camp, he revealed he suffered a concussion in late December that kept him sidelined for the remainder of last season.

If Crawford is unable to go for the opener, Cam Ward could get the nod. The veteran goaltender inked a one-year, $3-million deal with the Blackhawks this summer.

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