Volchenkov (leg) is considered unlikely to play Tuesday against the Avalanche, Eric Stromgren of The Tennessean reports. Volchenkov was able to join the Predators for Tuesday's morning skate, but his lack of participation in pairing work suggests he's not quite ready to return. Victor Bartley is set to replace him in the lineup, though Volchenkov could be ready to go when the Predators head to Arizona for a game Thursday night.