Hall (lower body) took part in Saturday's practice, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Hall skated on a line with Connor Bedard, which is projected to continue into the season. Hall didn't practice Thursday or Friday due to his lower-body injury, but he told Pope on Saturday that he missed those two days for precautionary reasons.
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Blackhawks' Taylor Raddysh: Good to go for start of camp
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Raddysh (groin) is listed on the Blackhawks' training camp roster that was released Thursday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Most of the focus Thursday was on Connor Bedard's first moments in NHL camp, so it's unclear what kind of role Raddysh filled during practice. Raddysh missed time with a groin injury at the end of 2022-23 -- he ended the season with 37 points in 78 contests. The 25-year-old winger has a chance to be a top-six option in 2023-24, and he could have an elevated fantasy profile if he lands one of the winger spots alongside Bedard.
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Blackhawks' Jarred Tinordi: Participates in drills Thursday
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Tinordi (hip) was paired with Nolan Allan for drills during Thursday's first training camp practice, Mario Tirabassi of CHGO Sports reports.
The Blackhawks opted to pair rookies with veterans on defense for the first day of practice. Tinordi had eight points in 44 games last season, but he was limited by hip, face and lower-body injuries at various points in the season. His defensive playing style makes him an injury risk, but for now, he appears ready to go to begin 2023-24.
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Blackhawks' Colin Blackwell: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Blackwell (lower body) missed Thursday's practice, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.
Blackwell didn't play past Feb. 27 last season due to a sports hernia, but it's not clear if his current lower-body injury is in any way related or a new issue. He had two goals and 10 points in 53 contests last season.
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Blackhawks' Jalen Luypen: Misses Thursday's practice
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Luypen (lower body) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, per Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.
The silver lining is that Luypen did skate on his own before the Blackhawks' practice began. He had 18 goals and 39 points in 38 WHL contests with Tri-City in 2022-23.
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Blackhawks' Taylor Hall: Dealing with lower-body injury
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Hall wasn't available for Thursday's practice because of a lower-body injury, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Hall's lower-body injury wasn't seen as too concerning to Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson, but he also said that they'll hopefully know more "tomorrow or the next few days." Hall, who Chicago acquired from Boston over the summer, is penciled in to play alongside Connor Bedard and Tyler Johnson on the first line to start the season. Ryan Donato served in Hall's spot during Thursday's skate.
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Blackhawks' Cole Guttman: Ready for training camp
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Guttman (shoulder surgery) is healthy and ready for the start of training camp, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Guttman suffered a separated shoulder in February but continued to play another two weeks before he was shut down for surgery. He has completely recovered and should be in the mix for a bottom-two spot at center. The speedy 24-year-old made his NHL debut last season, scoring four times and adding a pair of assists in only 14 contests.
Blackhawks' Luke Philp: Undergoes Achilles surgery
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Philp underwent surgery Saturday to repair his right Achilles tendon.
Philp is expected to be sidelined for approximately six months. The 27-year-old forward produced 29 goals and 53 points in 60 games for AHL Rockford last season. Philp also picked up one assist in three outings with the Blackhawks during the 2022-23 campaign. When he is cleared to return to action, he will probably report to Chicago's top minor-league affiliate.
Blackhawks' Samuel Savoie: Signs entry-level contract
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Savoie inked a three-year, entry-level contract with Chicago on Tuesday.
Savoie notched 26 goals and 59 points in 60 games for QMJHL Gatineau last season. The Blackhawks selected him with the No. 81 pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old forward will probably be back with the Olympiques for the start of the 2023-24 campaign.
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Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Receives two-year contract
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Kurashev (shoulder) was awarded a two-year, $4.5 million contract with Chicago on Sunday by an independent arbitrator, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Kurashev, who missed the final 11 games of the 2022-23 season because of a shoulder injury, will be a restricted free agent at the conclusion of his new deal. The 23-year-old forward produced nine goals and 25 points in 70 games last season. Kurashev should occupy a middle-six spot in the lineup next campaign.
Bedard inked a three-year, entry-level contract with Chicago on Monday.
Bedard racked up 71 goals and 143 points in 57 games with WHL Regina during the 2022-23 season. The 18-year-old phenom was chosen by the Blackhawks with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Bedard is likely to occupy key spots in the Chicago lineup during his 2023-24 rookie campaign, including a first-line role and a place on the top power-play unit.
Donato signed a two-year, $2 million deal with the Blackhawks on Saturday.
Donato tallied 14 goals and 27 points with the Kraken last season. The 27-year-old forward will bring a veteran presence to a young Chicago team while providing some scoring upside in their middle six.
