Stone (knee) has been cleared for contact, but remains unlikely to be available for the season opener on Saturday, Sarah McLellan of AZcentral.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stone was never really expected to be ready for the regular season, so it comes as little surprise he's unlikely to play. However, considering he's been cleared for contact, Stone is nearing a return to full strength and shouldn't be far off from being available for game situations. He'll continue to work his way back over the next week, but following Saturday's opener, the Coyotes next matchup will be Tuesday versus the Senators, which could be an opportunity for Stone to make his season debut.