Athanasiou, who was sent down to AHL Rockford in mid-November, sustained a hand or wrist injury against AHL Chicago on Sunday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Athanasiou will be placed on waivers Monday, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.

Athanasiou scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Stars.

Athanasiou (groin) will return to the lineup Tuesday when Chicago plays Anaheim at home, per Mark Lazerus of The Athletic.

Athanasiou (groin) will travel with his teammates to Washington, but he's considered questionable for Saturday's contest against the Capitals, per Scott Powers of The Athletic.

Athanasiou (groin) was spotted in a red jersey at Thursday's practice and has been doing contact drills, per Tracey Myers of NHL.com.

Athanasiou (groin) participated in drills during Tuesday's practice, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

Athanasiou (groin) has yet to resume skating but is expected back on the ice soon, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports Wednesday.

Athanasiou (lower body) was put on injured reserve Thursday, per Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.

Athanasiou is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.