Krug (finger) was present for Friday's practice. When Krug suffered a broken finger back on Oct. 28, the timetable for his return to action was estimated to be in the 2-3 week range. While Krug's presence at practice is a sign that he is progressing, the Boston Globe notes that the blueliner's return to the lineup hinges on his ability to hold on to/grip his hockey stick effectively. More on Krug's status as next week's busy stretch of games (four contests in six days) -- which opens with Monday's tilt against New Jersey -- approaches.