Ducks' Patrick Eaves: Skipping road trip

Eaves (shoulder) has elevated his activity recently, but coach Rick Carlyle indicated Friday that Eaves will not join the team on its upcoming two-game road trip, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

Eaves is believed to be nearing a return to the lineup, but his absence will extend through the weekend at a minimum and there's still no clear end date set at this point. He should return to a sizable role when healthy after recording 51 points over 79 games in his last full season (2016-17).