Rocco Grimaldi (ankle) is still out of practice on Wednesday, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.

Grimaldi (ankle) is still out of practice on Wednesday, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis:

Grimaldi injured his ankle last week and was clawing for a roster spot. He hasn't been ruled out of playing in Saturday's final preseason game, but will need to get back on the ice sooner rather than later if he can crack the roster for the season opener. Grimaldi will likely start the season in the AHL, but the 22-year-old is one or two injuries away from making his way to the NHL.