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Alfredsson practices, hopes to return soon

Wednesday, 11.09.2011 / 12:32 PM

By Erin Nicks - NHL.com Correspondent / At the Rink blog

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Alfredsson practices, hopes to return soon
Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson skated for the third day in a row, and practiced with the team Wednesday morning for the first time since suffering a concussion the last time the Senators faced the New York Rangers. Alfredsson has passed his latest baseline test and hopes to return to the lineup soon, although no timetable has been set.

"It feels good," he said. "It's been over a week, and the past few days it's been encouraging for sure. Friday I was dizzy, Saturday, so-so, but since Sunday the trainer's been working on my neck a lot, and it's been quite a bit better. Since Sunday, I've been doing a lot more -- skating and riding the bike, and it's been good. I haven't had any issues since then. We'll take it day-by-day."

Coach Paul MacLean says Alfredsson has been cleared for contact.

"My understanding is that he's passed all the NHL protocols," he said. "He's free to go."

Matt Carkner also took part in the morning practice, sporting a no-contact jersey. Carkner underwent knee surgery during training camp, and has yet to play this season. MacLean insists the defenseman is still "a little ways away" from returning to the lineup.

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