Steve Eminger is expected to play his first game on Thursday since he suffered a separated shoulder on Dec. 17. He is likely to be paired with Marc Staal or Michael Del Zotto versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. Stu Bickel, who was the last skater on the ice during the morning skate, is slated to sit out. Eminger has four points, 18 PIMs, and a plus-2 rating in 30 games.

Steve Eminger may not play on Tuesday either despite being healthy enough to return from a separated shoulder. "It's a winning lineup," Eminger said. "The guys are playing good. I'm ready and, obviously, Torts knows I'm ready. It's just a matter of time. I'll be ready when the time comes." Stu Bickel has performed well in Eminger's absence, which delayed his reinsertion into the lineup on Sunday.

Steve Eminger will not be returning to the lineup Sunday afternoon against the Flyers. Eminger hasn't played since Dec. 17, but is making progress with his separated shoulder. However, John Tortorella said he wants to give Eminger "another few days of rest, and to adjust to quickness of the game."

Steve Eminger (shoulder) is healthy enough to play on Sunday, but he might not. Eminger thinks he might be able to play Sunday, but after missing roughly seven weeks, Rangers coach John Tortorella might want to give him a bit more time to get back into game shape. "Today, it wasn't really an aggressive practice," Eminger said on Friday. "It's the best I've felt off the ice. I'm able to do more heavier weights. (Sunday) it's a possibility. We're going to go again tomorrow and that will be a better indicator of Sunday's game."

Steve Eminger (shoulder) took part in battle drills on Monday. However, he said afterward that his he felt about 85 percent healthy. Eminger hasn't played since Dec. 17, but is making progress with his separated shoulder.

Steve Eminger returned to action on Saturday January 28.

Steve Eminger (shoulder) has skated for the past two days with his teammates without contact. Coach John Tortorella is hopeful that Eminger will be able to resume contact drills after the All-Star break. He has been sidelined since Dec. 17 with a separated shoulder.

Steve Eminger is expected to miss eight-to-10 weeks because of a separated shoulder. Eminger sustained the injury in the second period of Saturday's victory. He has four points and 18 penalty minutes in 30 games this season.

Steve Eminger suffered a separated shoulder in the second period of the New York Rangers' 3-2 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night. Eminger sustained the injury on a Martin Hanzal hit at 3:16 of the period. The timetable for recovery has not been released. It's really a tough break for a guy who had become a very pleasant surprise and a reliable blueliner for coach John Tortorella this season in the wake of concussions to Marc Staal and Michael Sauer. Look for the Rangers to dip down into the minors for a recall with Tim Erixon the logical candidate to join the big club.

Steve Eminger has agreed to terms with the New York Rangers. Although the terms of the deal have not been confirmed, he reportedly inked a one-year/$800,000 contract. Eminger will serve on the Rangers' third defensive pair or as a seventh blueliner. He isn't expected to have any fantasy value in 2011-12.