Wild's Victor Bartley: On ice for a.m. skate

Bartley (torn triceps) was on the ice for morning skate Thursday, Michael Russo of the Star Tribune reports.

The 29-year-old defenseman, who was expected back earlier this month, is recovering slowly but surely. He's not likely to return in time to make an impact during the regular season, but the Wild are a shoo-in for the playoffs, and that's where his focus should be now.