Brendan Morrison was activated from the IL on Tuesday October 18.

Brendan Morrison almost certainly will be in the lineup for the Calgary Flames tonight when they face the visiting Edmonton Oilers. Morrison underwent knee surgery in the off-season. He is likely to play on a line tonight with Rene Bourque and Olli Jokinen.

Brendan Morrison practiced on a line with Rene Bourque and Olli Jokinen on Monday, which implies that he's almost ready to return from a knee injury. "I think Mo is getting really close," Flames coach Brent Sutter stated. "We'll take it day-to-day and see where he's at." Morrison could return as early as Tuesday, but nothing has been decided yet. We'll keep you posted.

Brendan Morrison (knee) took part in Wednesday's practice. "It's progressing well," Morrison said. "Is there a chance of being in there before the end of this trip? There is a chance. But whether it's the end of this trip or when we get back, I guess we'll have to wait a couple days to know." Calgary is about to begin a two-game road trip with a contest in Montreal on Thursday. From there they'll play in Toronto on Saturday and then return home for a game against the Oilers on Tuesday. Based on what Morrison said, we'll consider him doubtful Thursday and questionable Saturday. Stay tuned.

Brendan Morrison (knee) should be considered doubtful for Calgary's game on Monday. Morrison also missed the Flames' season opener due to the injury. Flames coach Brent Sutter recently declined to estimate when Morrison might return. Stay tuned.

Brendan Morrison (knee) probably won't be available for the Calgary Flames season opener on Saturday. "I can't tell you it's going to be Game 1 - but if I were a betting man, I don't think that'll be the case," Flames coach Brent Sutter said. "Let's just wait and see. I'm not giving a timetable. He's had a significant injury, significant surgery, and we want to make sure he's 100 per cent." Morrison might center a line that includes Jarome Iginla and Alex Tanguay when he recovers. We'll keep you posted.

Brendan Morrison (knee) had a no-contact jersey on during Sunday's practice. Morrison underwent surgery in April to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. He's currently questionable for the Flames' season opener. Stay tuned.

Brendan Morrison (knee) skated with the Flames in practice on Thursday. Morrison underwent surgery in April to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. He is currently not allowed to participate in contact drills but his recovery is going well. Look for Morrison to open the season on the sidelines but play shortly thereafter. He should score 35-40 points this season so draft him only in deep pools.

Brendan Morrison is recovering well from knee surgery. He underwent the procedure in April to repair a torn ACL in his left knee and was slated to begin the 2011-12 season on the sidelines. However, he is working hard to be back when camp opens. "The big thing we're going to have to do with him is to make sure he doesn't overdo it," GM Jay Feaster said. "He's pushing to be ready for camp, and our point to him is to follow what the doctors are telling him and make sure he's fully healed. But he's progressing very, very nicely. He's very happy and so is the medical staff." We'll keep you informed.

Brendan Morrison has re-signed with the Calgary Flames. Morrison inked a one-year deal that'll provide him with $850,000 and another $400,000 in potential bonuses. He had nine goals and 43 points in 66 games in 2010-11. He underwent knee surgery in April and isn't expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. We'll keep you posted.