Thomas Hickey (leg) could be ready to return to action Wednesday, reports Newsday's Arthur Staple.

Hickey (leg) could be ready to return to action Wednesday, reports Newsday's Arthur Staple.

Analysis:

Hickey is skating with the team but not practicing. That could change as soon as Saturday or Monday with a return to action soon after that. Hickey will resume his bottom pairing with Marek Zidlicky upon his return to the team