Zack Kassian wasn't present at Wednesday's practice due to an illness.

Kassian wasn't present at Wednesday's practice due to an illness.

Analysis:

An illness shouldn't cost Kassian too much time, but it could put his status for Thursday's game against the Wild in doubt. The 25-year-old winger doesn't present much upside in a bottom-six role, and would likely be replaced by Lauri Korpikoski should he be unable to go again Thursday.