Wade Redden has announced his retirement. He skated in 1,023 regular-season games during his 14-year career with Ottawa, the New York Rangers, St. Louis and Boston. Redden amassed 109 goals and 457 points with a plus-160 rating.

If Wade Redden gets the green light to return for the Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals then he might start out the series as a healthy scratch. He skated on Boston's fourth defense pair with rookie Dougie Hamilton during Wednesday's practice session. Hamilton was a healthy scratch in Game 5 against the Rangers due to the return of Dennis Seidenberg to the lineup. It doesn't look like the team plans to make any changes heading into Game 1, but that could change by Saturday.

Wade Redden (undisclosed) is likely to be available for the start of the Eastern Conference finals. Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli described Redden as "close, if not ready." Redden hasn't played since May 12 due to the ailment.

Wade Redden continues to progress in his recovery from an undisclosed injury. He has been practising with his teammates and may be close to a return to action. We would consider Redden questionable for Game 5 Saturday afternoon.

Wade Redden (undisclosed) practiced with the Boston Bruins on Friday. Redden is still questionable for Game 5 on Saturday. He hasn't played since May 12.

Wade Redden (undisclosed) is unlikely to play in Game 4 Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. He participated in the team's morning session, but Boston isn't expected to alter their lineup.

Wade Redden (undisclosed) won't be back in Game 3 Tuesday night. The Boston Bruins will ice the same lineup they did in Games 1 and 2.

Wade Redden (undisclosed) practiced Monday and he will travel with his Boston teammates to New York. The Bruins and Rangers will play Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively. Redden hasn't played since Game 6 in the first round versus Toronto, but he appears to be getting closer to a return after skating with the team for a second time.

Wade Redden (undisclosed) practised with his Bruin teammates Saturday and will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals. We will update you as to Redden's status on Sunday.

Wade Redden (undisclosed) hasn't been ruled out for Game 2 on Sunday. "There is a possibility. That much I can say," Bruins coach Claude Julien said of Redden's status as well as the availability of defensemen Dennis Seidenberg and Andrew Ference. Redden missed the Bruins' morning skate on Thursday and the team didn't practice on Friday.