Klimchuk inching toward return:
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If Morgan Klimchuk listened to his heart, he'd probably be back in the Regina Pats' lineup this weekend.
Since he's listening to his head, Klimchuk's status remains in doubt because of a wrist injury suffered in NHL pre-season action with the Calgary Flames.
"I've been skating with pucks for a couple days now and things are feeling better," explained Klimchuk, whose team leaves today for Cranbrook, B.C. - site of Friday's game against the Kootenay Ice.
"I wouldn't say I'm quite there but I'm definitely on the right track. I think (playing Friday) is a possibility but I still have to get into a practice with the team and ultimately it's the coaches' decision after that. If I'm not 100 per cent by (today) I don't think I'll be in the lineup."
Klimchuk was expected to miss a minimum of three weeks - but likely more - after jamming his left wrist against the boards on Sept. 24.
The three-week mark arrives today.
"It's probably a grey area," said head coach John Paddock. "(Playing Friday) is what was being aimed for 10 days ago or a week ago. I think it's questionable now. Last Friday or Thursday I would have thought there's no way but he told me (Monday) he's feeling the best he has felt. He has made strides. Anything is possible. I don't know."
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