Datsyuk (ankle) is doing high-intensity foot and leg exercises to rehab his ankle, but is still not expected to play before November, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Even in just 63 games last season, Datsyuk scored 26 goals and had 39 assists and posted a plus-12. When healthy, he's still one of the best players in hockey, but hasn't played 80 or more games since 2009-10.