Peter Forsberg left the Jan 25 game with a tear in his left groin. He is expected to miss 7 to 10 days from that date. There has been talk that Forsberg should skip the Olympics to rest his body from all the injuries this year.

Eric Desjardins has been out since December 7 with a right shoulder subluxation. He is slated to return sometime in February, probably after the Olympic break.

Branko Radivojevic is expected to be out 3 to 6 weeks with a high ankle sprain. He slid hard into the boards late in the Jan 25 game against Montreal. He was on the taxi sqad for Slovakia for the Olympics.

Keith Primeau has been out since October 30 with a concussion. He is still experiencing post concussion symptoms. The only recent news is that he is still improving, whatever that means.

Joni Pitkanen had been out since December 5 with a sports hernia. He played two periods in the Jan 21 game against the Penguins. He left the game with tightness in his groin. He will be returning to the lineup today against the Lightning.

Kim Johnsson has missed 3 games with soft tissue damage after a series of hits to his head. He did not have a concussion. He will be returning to the lineup today against the Lightning and will be wearing a half shield.