Niklas Kronwall (knee) is looking to start skating at practice Monday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Kronwall (knee) is looking to start skating at practice Monday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis:

Kronwall had his knee scoped Jan. 19, and while initial estimates had his recovery at two weeks, that was overly optimistic for the 35-year-old defenseman. He is eligible to come off injured reserve Feb. 14, and that should be about the time he makes his return barring any setbacks.