Roman Polak (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Thursday, Jonas Siegel of TSN Radio 1050 reports.

Polak (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Thursday, Jonas Siegel of TSN Radio 1050 reports.

Analysis:

Polak's activation suggests he'll be an option for Thursday's game with the Hurricanes, which would mark his first appearance since Nov. 22. He's expected to take part in pregame warmups with the rest of the team, but coach Randy Carlyle has yet to decide whether Polak will play.