Greene (upper body) still hasn't been able to practice with the full squad, the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Greene's been dealing with the injury since the preseason and seems unlikely for Thursday's tilt until he can get in a full practice at the morning skate.

Greene missed both Friday and Sunday's games with an upper-body issue.

EDGE Analysis

Greene has been able to play this year, but has been suffering from a nagging upper-body injury he sustained in the preseason. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Sharks.

Greene (upper body) seems unlikely to play Friday after being a limited participant in Thursday's practice, LA Kings Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Greene's dealing with some sort of upper-body ailment that dates back to the preseason. Consider him day-to-day for now but don't expect him in the lineup Friday.

Greene (undisclosed) didn't practice Wednesday, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Darryl Sutter told reporters Wednesday that the absence was related to a preseason ailment, and was maintenance related. The Kings are hopeful Greene will be able to practice Thursday, but for now the veteran defended can be considered day-to-day. His status for Friday's tilt against the Wild is up in the air at this point in time.

Greene (upper body) was a surprise insertion into the Kings' lineup in Wednesday's loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Greene had been back practicing this week wasn't expected to suit up for the Kings due to a lack of playing time this preseason. He finished the game with four PIMs in 15 minutes of ice time.

Greene (upper body) will not play in the Kings' regular-season opener Wednesday, LA Kings Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Greene has been back at practice this week but hasn't seen much time this preseason due to an illness and subsequent injury so he'll sit for the opener.

Greene (upper body) is doubtful for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Sharks, Lisa Dillman of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite returning to practice Monday, Greene is reportedly unlikely to play in Wednesday's contest against San Jose. It's a bit of a surprise, as initial reports indicated Greene wasn't in much danger of missing the game. If he is in fact unable to go Wednesday, Greene's next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Coyotes.

Greene practiced Monday, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Greene has been dealing with an upper-body injury since the Kings' Sept. 27 preseason matchup with the Avalanche, but it was never believed to be particularly serious. Regardless, it's encouraging to see the 32-year-old return to the ice ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Sharks, which Greene shouldn't be in any danger of missing.

Greene (upper body) still hasn't resumed skating since leaving Sunday's game, the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Greene's not a fantasy factor but does give the Kings a steadying veteran presence on the blue line. It's unclear if he'll be ready for the start of the regular season at this point.

Greene (upper body) was not able to participate in Tuesday's morning skate, Rich Hammond of the Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Greene evidently is still nursing the ailment to his upper body, so the team will give the veteran some more rest ahead of the regular season. When he ultimately returns, expect modest PMI totals, as he has more penalty minutes (636) than games played (586) over 10 years of NHL experience.