Although Tarasenko (hand) won't play Thursday versus Nashville, coach Craig Berube believes the 31-year-old winger is "close to telling him" when he'll be ready to return, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

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Although Tarasenko will miss a ninth straight contest Thursday, it sounds like he'll likely be ready to return sooner rather than later. Tarasenko's racked up 10 goals and 29 points through 34 contests this campaign.