Patrick Bordeleau (back) was activated from the team's non-roster injury list Sunday.

Bordeleau (back) was activated from the team's non-roster injury list Sunday.

Analysis:

Bordeleau has yet to make his season debut after undergoing back surgery in the offseason. After resuming full-contact practice Friday prior to his activation, it can likely be assumed that he's healthy at this point and will be a lineup option when the Avs resume play Thursday in Pittsburgh. He'll likely serve as a tough guy on the team's fourth line, a role he thrived in last season. He produced 178 hits and spent 115 minutes in the penalty box while averaging just 6:53 of ice time over 82 contests.