Cam Barker is expected to be in the Edmonton lineup Friday. Barker has played the last three games since returning from an ankle injury but has struggled at times. "He had one situation with the puck that he'd like to have back, but I thought he was better at his gaps," said Oilers associated coach Ralph Krueger, in referring to a bad giveaway Wednesday. "I think he can build on that game. We need to be patient with him. We didn't think he'd be playing for another two or three weeks. Look at Ryan Whitney's recovery time from his ankle."

Cam Barker was activated from the IL on Thursday February 2.

Cam Barker (ankle) might be able to return on Saturday. Barker started to participate in contact drills on Wednesday. He hasn't played since November 10th and has been limited to just 12 contests this season. "Last year I had problems with my back, but I've definitely never gone through something like this," he said. "But I've worked hard and as far as my fitness goes, I feel great and I'm just looking forward to getting back."

Cam Barker was activated from the IL on Saturday January 28.

Cam Barker is making a faster recovery from surgery on his ankle than first expected. He needed surgery to repair a tendon in his left ankle but has progressed substantially ahead of schedule. In fact, Barker was on skates Friday and could be back in action by the end of January which is five weeks ahead of the initial prognosis.

Cam Barker returned to action on Tuesday December 6.

Cam Barker's injured ankle will require surgery to repair, so he is projected to miss at least three months following the procedure. Coach Tom Renney said the defenseman will undergo surgery in the next day or two. "We're still trying to find out exactly what happened. He doesn't even know," said Renney. "He thought there was something wrong with his skate." Barker hasn't played since Nov. 10 due to the ailment and he is out indefinitely.

Cam Barker is expected to miss roughly a month because of a left ankle sprain. Barker was sidelined for three games earlier this season with a shoulder injury. Barker is trying to bounce back from two rough seasons, but so far injuries have gotten in the way.

Cam Barker returned to action on Tuesday November 8.

Defenseman Cam Barker (shoulder) has recovered and very likely will return to the Oilers' lineup for their game tonight against the Montreal Canadiens. Barker looked fine in the Oilers' practice on Monday. He has been out since last Sunday.