Captain Daniel Alfredsson (back) is preparing to practice next week. Alfie has not skated since the surgery on his herniated disc in June. ƒ?oThe rehab is going wellƒ?ÝI will start skating next week and thatƒ?Ts another step in the process,ƒ?? he said. If all goes well he will be back practicing with other NHL players. For now he will take baby steps and tread lightly.