Stephen Weiss (groin) has decided to practice more rather than play for AHL Grand Rapids on a conditioning stint. The original plan was for him to play in the minors this weekend and he's still aiming to play Wednesday against Montreal. "That's what we're shooting for," Weiss said. "Obviously, that's not going to be my decision. I might still have to play a game or two (in Grand Rapids) next week. By then I'll be more ready to play a game." He wants to test himself with up-tempo, contact situations, but he has made very good progress since having sports hernia surgery on Dec. 23.