Canucks' Krajicek practices, expects to play vs. Wild

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Vancouver Canucks defenseman Lukas Krajicek is ready to return from a concussion after missing two games.

Krajicek, hammered by 6-foot-3, 228-pound Edmonton winger Zach Stortini on his first shift last Tuesday night, returned to practice Monday and is expected to play in Minnesota on Wednesday night.

To make room for Krajicek, the Canucks sent rookie Alexander Edler back to the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League.