Hamonic (knee) skated on his own before practice Thursday, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic is still without a clear timetable for a return to the team. His next step would seem to be a return to practice before Doug Weight can consider playing him in a game. Hamonic was considered to be the team's best defensive defenseman entering the season but his play had slipped before the injury. Still, the team will welcome him back to help solidify a back end that has given up 27 goals over their past seven games.