Fri 9/6/13 7:06 AM

Marc-Andre Bourdon still hasn't received the green light to return from a concussion he suffered last November. "I still have some ups and downs," said Bourdon, who continues to battle some symptoms. "It's taking longer than I thought. I'm hoping [to be back soon]. I'm praying on it." Philadelphia GM Paul Holmgren believes that Bourdon is heading in the right direction though.