Franson signed a two-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the KHL on Wednesday, Igor Eronko of Sport-Express reports.

Franson landed on the waiver wire Monday, Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reports.

The Blackhawks activated Franson (upper body) from injured reserve Friday.

Franson (upper body) will not be in Thursday's lineup that will face the Stars, though he has been cleared for action, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Franson (upper body) is close to returning, and may be back in the lineup Thursday against the Stars, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

Franson (upper body) wasn't on the ice for Saturday's practice, which indicates he won't be available for Sunday's matchup with the Wild.

As expected, Franson (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game Tuesday against the Panthers, NHL.com's Charlie Roumeliotis reports.

Franson (upper body) is doubtful for Tuesday's home game against the Panthers, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

Franson (upper body) will miss Sunday's home tilt against Arizona, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Franson is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, NHL.com's Tracey Myers reports.