Little (ear) has begun skating but remains without a timeline to return, Ken Wiebe of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Little is not expected to join the Jets' for their upcoming four-game road trip, so it will be at least mid-January before he gets back into the lineup. Once the Edmonton native is ready to return, he could slot back into his usual second-line center spot, though coach Paul Maurice may be hesitant to move Blake Wheeler from his new position.