Kevin Shattenkirk (abdomen) is considered unlikely to return until late March, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Shattenkirk (abdomen) is considered unlikely to return until late March, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Analysis:

The Blues previously didn't provide a clear timetable for Shattenkirk's return, but a late-March date at least gives his fantasy owners some idea of when to expect him back. Shattenkirk resumed skating earlier this week, but isn't expected to take full contact in the near future.