Eric Staal (upper body) skated by himself Sunday and could return during the road trip at Vancouver.

Staal (upper body) skated by himself Sunday and could return Oct. 28 against the Canucks.

Analysis:

Staal left Oct. 11 against the Islanders with an upper-body injury that was originally feared to be a concussion. While he's avoided a concussion, apparently, Staal is still at least a week away from returning.