Jarome Iginla (hip) did not participate in practice Monday, but was able to skate on his own earlier in the day, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.

Iginla (hip) did not participate in practice Monday, but was able to skate on his own earlier in the day, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.

Analysis:

Iginla suffered a hip injury last week, but it appears as though he is nearing a return. With Colorado's regular season beginning Oct. 8, the club may play it cautiously with the 38-year-old, but he appears to be on track to return before the end of the preseason.