Mike Brown (hand) resumed practicing with the Sharks on Friday, Kevin Kurz of CSNBayArea.com reports.

Brown (hand) resumed practicing with the Sharks on Friday, Kevin Kurz of CSNBayArea.com reports.

Analysis:

Brown has been sidelined since mid-October with the hand injury, but his presence at practice would make it seem that he's nearing the end of his recovery timetable. He'd likely fill a role in the Sharks' bottom six once he's activated from injured reserve.