Keith Primeau has been out with a concussion since October 30. About a week ago it was reported he is skating, but that is all I have heard. No date on return yet.

Joni Pitkanen has been out since December 5 with Athletic pubalgia. He is slated to return sometime in January.

Eric Desjardins has been out since December 7 with a right shoulder subluxation. He is slated to return sometime in February.

Robert Esche has been out since December 15 with a groin pull. He is slated to return very early in January.

Those are the players definitely out in the short term.

Mike Richards suffered a head injury on December 15. He is expected to be back for the game Thursday against the Senators.

Simon Gagne has been out since December 9 with a groin strain. He is expected to be back for the game Thursday against the Senators.

Turner Stevenson has been in and out with a hip injury. Twice he has started only to reinjure the hip. He is listed day to day.

Ryan Ready who suffered an Abductor strain is not listed as injured anymore, but has not played for either the Flyers or Phantoms.

Derian Hatcher, Mike Rathje and Sami Kapanen missed Monday’s practice nursing various injuries. All should be ready to go Thursday.