Blackhawks place Rozsival on long-term injured reserve

The Chicago Blackhawks placed defenseman Michal Rozsival on long-term injured reserve, the team announced Monday.

The move comes after the 39-year-old failed his training-camp physical due to an upper-body injury. He may still be feeling the effects of an injury suffered after being punched in the face by Anaheim Ducks forward Nick Ritchie in April.

Subsequently, Rozsival suffered facial fractures and Ritchie was suspended two games.

With Rozsival on LTIR, the Blackhawks' roster sits at 27 with 16 forwards, eight defensemen, and three goalies. The roster must be cut down to 23 by 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday.