Vrbata (lower body) will be back in action for Thursday's home game against the Cancuks, Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Veteran Shane Doan (lower body) will also return. With both skaters back in tow, that figures to give the 'Yotes a huge boost on the right wing. Vrbata should be highly motivated against his former team in this next contest. By all accounts, he's been rejuvenated away from Vancouver, fashioning a team-high 53 points after putting up a mere 27 with that club last season.