Severson (shoulder) is trending toward a return to the lineup against the Penguins on Friday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Severson still needs to be activated off non-roster injured reserve, but all signs point to him being ready to play Friday. In 71 regular-season games last year, the 32-year-old blueliner notched eight goals and 24 assists, but that included just four power-play points.
