As reported by Andrew Gross F&I yesterday:
Haven't reported anything new because there really is nothing new. Patrik is around the rink, skating on own, testing his knee, trying to strengthen it. Have seen him in the dressing room a few times, he's been shy, for the most part, about talking to the media until he has something to report. Tried talking to him a couple of weeks ago and he said, very nicely, no comment. Don't believe Elias or the Devils thought Elias would be able to give the organization some kind of feeling about whether he'll be able to play or not until this month. Then it's up to the organization to decide whether they want to make a spot for him or not. My opinion is that, if he can play, the Devils can use him in a bottom six role. When news starts flowing from this faucet, I will definitely report it.