‘Progressive skin disorder’ will force Blackhawks’ Marian Hossa to miss 2017-18 season

LAS VEGAS – Marian Hossa has been the consummate pro throughout his career, a tremendous player who has helped the Blackhawks win three Stanley Cups since 2010. Now, the side effects of a medication used to treat a skin disorder will cost Hossa the 2017-18 season. Hossa released a statement through the Blackhawks early Wednesday morning, stating that he will not be able to play hockey this season due to side effects he’s experienced in fighting a “progressive skin disorder.� Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report late Tuesday night that Hossa could be sidelined due to this. Here is Hossa’s full statement: “Over the course of the last few years, under the supervision of the Blackhawks