Mikael Samuelsson (upper body) might return on Thursday. It sounds like Samuelsson's return might be determined by Johan Franzen's (undisclosed) availability. If Franzen can't play on Thursday, then the Red Wings might insert Samuelsson back into the lineup.

Mikael Samuelsson has received clearance to return from his sore pectoral muscle. However, coach Mike Babcock said Samuelsson won't play Wednesday night and it isn't clear if he'll get back into the lineup before the regular season ends Saturday at Dallas. Samuelsson has played in just four games this year and he has been out of action since March 31.

Mikael Samuelsson (upper body) is hoping to return to the Detroit lineup this week. If Samuelsson does not return, he may have a long break as the Red Wings are in tough for a playoff spot at this time as they are three points out with two games in hand heading into the final week of the season. He has only played in four games this season as injuries have taken their toll on him.

Mikael Samuelsson (upper body) isn't likely to return on Wednesday. Samuelsson might be back on Saturday. Injuries have limited him to just four games this season.

Mikael Samuelsson is improving as he recovers from a pectoral muscle injury. He is hoping to get back into Detroit's lineup before the end of the season. "At least it feels better every day," he said Thursday. "From yesterday to today, it's been the best day. Hopefully I'm over the hump." Samuelsson has been limited to just four games this year because of injuries.

Mikael Samuelsson was activated from the IL on Sunday March 31.

Mikael Samuelsson's return on Sunday was apparently short-lived. NBC's Ed Olczyk reports that the team passed along word that it's an upper-body injury. It's unclear if that has anything to do with the hand issue he dealt with so far, but the bottom line is that he's been highly fragile lately.

Mikael Samuelsson (hand) has been given the green light to return to Detroit's lineup. Detroit hasn't activated Samuelsson from the injured reserve list yet. Red Wings coach Mike Babcock recently suggested that he'd err on the side of caution with Samuelsson, so we still consider him questionable for Saturday's game.

Red Wings coach Mike Babcock is willing to err on the side of caution with Mikael Samuelsson (hand). Samuelsson hasn't played since Feb. 17, but might be available on Sunday. Babcock hasn't confirmed that though, so Samuelsson should be considered day-to-day for now.

Mikael Samuelsson (hand) might be able to return on Sunday. Samuelsson hasn't played since Feb. 17. His fantasy value is limited at best in standard leagues, but he would provide the Red Wings with a solid secondary scorer.