Hossa will sign a one-day contract with Chicago on Thursday in order to retire as a Blackhawk, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.
Hossa (illness) was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
The Blackhawks packaged Hossa (illness) -- along with Vinnie Hinostroza, Jordan Oesterle and a 2019 third-round pick -- to the Coyotes in a trade for Marcus Kruger, MacKenzie Entwistle, Jordan Maletta, Andrew Campbell, and a 2019 fifth-rounder Thursday.
Hossa (illness) will be placed on long-term injured reserve Wednesday, Tracey Myers of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Hossa will not play during the 2017-18 season due to the side effects of medication related to a progressive skin disorder, Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Hossa could be forced to retire because of a lingering allergy to his hockey equipment.
Hossa will stay home during the 2017 IIHF World Championships, Brian Hedger of NHL.com reports.
Hossa (rest) won't play Thursday against Anaheim, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Hossa picked up a goal and an assist on the power play in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to Vancouver.
Hossa (lower body) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Canucks, NHL.com's Brian Hedger reports.