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Heinola (ankle) was on the ice without gear Tuesday but isn't yet nearing a return, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Heinola was given a 2-3 month recovery timeline in October and is still on track to meet that target, according to coach Rick Bowness. Considering the 22-year-old defender has a combined 35 NHL games over the last four seasons, he will probably head to the minors once given the all-clear and figures to remain a fringe roster player.

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