Blackhawks' third line still pointless

Whether it's that Brad Richards is still in adjustment mode after moving to a new city and welcoming a new child to the world, or that Kris Versteeg's injury just before the start of the season threw things off … for whatever reason, the Blackhawks' third line remains out of sync - and without a point through three games.

Bryan Bickell, a mainstay on that line, said Friday that he shoulders some of the responsibility for the rough start.

"Personally, I need to be a lot better," Bickell said. "I haven't been where I need to be. If I bring that, hopefully it will spark us and get us going."

What exactly is "that?"

"Being physical," he said. "I haven't been physical. I know there's been stretches in games where it seems like you're only out there for power plays and then there's more whistles and things like that, but I just need to bring my physical presence when I can."

Versteeg skated Friday and it appears the initial time frame of the three weeks to return to the lineup might be pushed up a bit.

"He might be ahead of schedule," coach Joel Quenneville said. "He feels real good, made significant improvement."

Coming and going:

After missing the first three games of the season, defenseman Michal Rozsival will be back in the lineup Saturday.

While Rozsival returns, Kyle Cumiskey officially cleared waivers and was assigned to Rockford.

"We want him playing," coach Joel Quenneville said of Cumiskey. "He hasn't played over here in a bit and so it gives him a chance to get his game and get him comfortable with North American hockey."

Action!

The Blackhawks had a film crew following their every movement Friday at Johnny's IceHouse, presumably to get some tape leading up to the Winter Classic.

"It's part of the league here in the last few years," Joel Quenneville said. "I think for our guys, it's almost like they're not even there. So hopefully that's the case because we're going to see a lot of them."

Quenneville was momentarily stumped when asked which player might enjoy the film crew's presence the most.

"If I had to bet a nickel, I don't know. I don't know. That's a good question," he said. "Shawzy (Andrew Shaw) likes the cameras."

He said it:

"For example, Kaner see everybody out there … and I only see one or two guys."

- Brent Seabrook on skilled players' vision on the ice.