Nathan Gerbe (lower body) has received clearance to take full contact.

Gerbe (lower body) has received clearance to take full contact.

Analysis:

Gerbe appears to be narrowing in on a return to action for the Hurricanes, though he'll be forced out of his fourth straight contest Tuesday against the Canucks. If he practices without any complications over the next few days, he should be available for the Hurricanes in their next game Saturday against the Coyotes.