Tim Gleason (concussion) is still on track to potentially return on Thursday. Gleason is naturally eager to return. "I know you watch it up top, but there's nothing like being at ice level and playing," Gleason said. "The first few games back, at least from my perspective, I'll have to play simple. Short shifts, things like that. There's nothing like game speed and it's not like I've only been out a week or two. But I'll just play my game and try to provide some physical play." Whenever Gleason returns, he'll be participating in his 600th career game.

Tim Gleason (concussion) took part in Carolina's Thursday morning skate. Gleason will probably miss at least two more games, but he might be back for Carolina's contest against the Wild on Oct. 24. "I'm just missing a little bit of timing and obviously that will take a game or so," Gleason said with another smile. "Other than that, my wind is feeling pretty good. The mush melon is feeling pretty good. So I'm looking forward to starting."

Tim Gleason (concussion) is close to being able to skate. Gleason hasn't made his season debut due to a concussion. He's a defensive defenseman and consequently isn't expected to have much, if any, fantasy value in standard leagues when he returns.

Tim Gleason (concussion) will travel with the Hurricanes on their two-game road trip. He is still recovering from a concussion. Carolina plays Tuesday in Pittsburgh and at Washington on Thursday. Gleason doesn't have a timetable for his return, but the fact that he's traveling is a positive sign.

Tim Gleason's upper body injury is a concussion. Gleason was originally thought to be day-to-day, but Hurricanes coach Kirk Muller says he's out indefinitely. Ultimately, when it comes to concussions, we can't expect to get a reliable timetable.

Tim Gleason suffered an upper body injury in the first period Saturday. Gleason did not return to action after the first period. His value to fantasy owners is in blocked shots and hits as he does not pick up many points. Consider him day-to-day.

Tim Gleason will dress Thursday night after being cleared to return from a lower-body ailment. He hasn't played since Feb. 12 but was activated from injured reserve Thursday and the Canes will be glad to have his hard-nosed style back in their lineup. Gleason has posted 26 penalty minutes, 24 hits and 20 blocked shots in 12 games this year.

Carolina Hurricanes coach Kirk Muller said there's a chance Tim Gleason (lower body) could practice Wednesday. Gleason has missed the past two games with the injury and was retroactively placed on injured reserve Monday. He has two assists and 26 penalty minutes in 12 games and is eligible to return Thursday.

Tim Gleason (lower body) has been placed on the injured reserve list. Gleason has two assists and 26 penalty minutes in 12 games this season. He's been out since Feb. 12, so he'll be eligible to return for Thursday's game if he's healthy.

Tim Gleason (lower body) will not play Monday against the Canadiens. He didn't practice on Friday and didn't board the plane to Montreal with the rest of his teammates. Keep Gleason on reserve until further notice.