It still hasn't been determined if Jaromir Jagr (lower body) will be healthy enough to play in either of the Devils' final two preseason games. The Devils will play against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday and Thursday. Jagr hasn't even practiced with the team since Sept. 10, although he has been skating on his own recently. Devils coach Peter DeBoer remains optimistic about Jagr's chances of being ready for the regular season, but rust has to be a concern at this point.

New Jersey Devils head coach Peter DeBoer said that he expects Jaromir Jagr to play in the team's season-opener. "I believe he'll be ready. That's just my opinion," DeBoer said. "I'd like to see him in an exhibition game or two in a perfect world, but I think he'll be ready." It's wise to use caution with the 41-year-old winger, as injuries might be an issue all season long.

Jaromir Jagr (lower body) might be able to practice with teammates as soon as Sunday. He skated by himself for a fourth straight time Saturday. Jagr hasn't skated in an organized session since leaving the first practice of camp after just 10 minutes.

Jaromir Jagr (lower body) missed Friday's practice despite expectations to the contrary. Instead Jagr skated by himself for the third consecutive day. "Really, in my mind, it could be any day now," Devils coach Pete DeBoer said. "He's getting that close." Jagr's already missed more than a week of practices and exhibition contests due to an ailment he sustained during the Devils' first training camp practice.

Good news for New Jersey Devils fans who might be upset about Ryane Clowe's injury: Jaromir Jagr is expected to practice with the team on Friday. Despite being 41, Jagr's fitness regimen is well-known around the league. He's missed patches of games the last couple years, however, so it's important to factor health into consideration when drafting the future Hall of Famer.

Jaromir Jagr (lower body) skated on his own again Thursday. GM Lou Lamoriello said Jagr is "getting closer" to joining his teammates at practice, but there's no timetable in place for when that will happen.

Jaromir Jagr (lower body) engaged in a light skate on Wednesday. Devils coach Pete DeBoer reported that "it went well." It's not clear when Jagr might rejoin the Devils for a practice. He sustained the injury on Thursday and the team has said that they don't anticipate it being a long-term issue.

Jaromir Jagr (lower body) might start skating again as early as Wednesday. Jagr has been off the ice since he briefly participated in the Devils' opening training camp practice on Thursday. The team has been confident that this isn't a long-term issue.

Jaromir Jagr (lower body) wasn't on the ice with the Devils on Tuesday. Jagr hasn't skated with the team since New Jersey's first preseason practice. Devils coach Pete DeBoer previously stated that they're not concerned about it being a long-term issue and he remains day-to-day.

Jaromir Jagr (lower body) will not play in Monday's preseason contest. "I had a conversation with him [Sunday] morning," Devils coach Pete DeBoer said. "He's feeling good. He's moving in the right direction, so that's good." Jagr only lasted 10 minutes in the Devils' first practice of the preseason before sustaining the injury.