Panthers' Justin Sourdif: Return not imminent

Sourdif (undisclosed) remains week-to-week and is not close to returning, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Friday.

Given this update, Sourdif shouldn't be expected to be in the lineup for Opening Night against the Bruins on Tuesday. Other than saying he's not close to returning, the team hasn't provided much guidance as to when the 22-year-old center might be cleared to play. Once given the all-clear, Sourdif will likely be heading to the minors, where he racked up 38 points in 58 regular-season contests last year.