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Patrick Kane’s latest injury occurred when he crashed into the boards during a game against the Lightning, aggravating his shoulder. The incident forced him to miss time, leaving Detroit without one of its most creative offensive weapons. After skating with the whole team during Thursday’s practice, Kane spoke about his recovery and current health status. While he stopped short of guaranteeing a specific return date, his comments suggested steady improvement. “We’ll see,” Kane said after practice. “I’m feeling pretty good. It was nice to get back into practice with the team today. Other than that, I feel pretty good and we’ll go from there. We’ll see how it is Friday. I don’t think there’s any real decision on when I’m back or anything like that.” Kane admitted that he wasn’t entirely sure how his shoulder would hold up through a full session, but he was pleased with how things went. “I was pretty confident I was going to be able to get through a practice and skate with the team,” he said. “But you never know until you get into it, so I’m happy I was able to do that and participate and go the whole way.” The Red Wings are taking a cautious approach with Kane’s recovery, a wise decision considering his injury history and importance to the lineup. For now, he’ll continue to skate and participate in non-contact drills until the medical staff clears him for game action. Red Wings eager for their star forward’s return
