Fri 11/11/11 11:17 AM

Daniel Alfredsson (concussion) not only plans to return on Friday, but he plans to go all-out. "I feel ready and I feel very confident about going back - otherwise I wouldn't be," said Alfredsson. "I'm not going to be cautious. You've got to be ready at all times on the ice. I've said that before, so it's the same. I think if you don't feel you're ready, you shouldn't start playing again." It's hard to believe that only about a week ago Alfredsson was having difficulty even playing with his kids. Alfredsson has managed to return from other injuries way ahead of schedule over the course of his career, but his most recent recovery might be the most remarkable.