Eric Tangradi skated on the fourth line during Wednesday's practice, Hockey Inside Out reports.

Tangradi skated on the fourth line during Wednesday's practice, Hockey Inside Out reports.

Analysis:

Tangradi, who was recently called up from Hamilton of the American Hockey League, practiced with Manny Malhotra and Dale Weise. Whether or not he's in the active lineup Friday night against Buffalo remains to be seen. Head coach Michel Therrien has been putting out lineups with seven defensemen lately.