Tyler Graovac (sports hernia) has started skating but it still a ways off from returning, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Graovac (sports hernia) has started skating but it still a ways off from returning, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Graovac suffered a groin injury Opening Night and then had a setback which required surgery to repair a sports hernia. He was expected to be out four to six weeks after the surgery in early November. There's not a definitive timetable for his return, but at least he's making progress.