Weber has been carrying the load even more than usual with his defensive partner out. The team's captain has 10 goals and 33 points in 43 games. Don't expect him to draw out.
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Weber was cleared for contact and is expected to play tonight. He last suited up on December 23rd.
Weber would need to be cleared by doctors before getting on the ice. He last played on December 23rd and currently has a five-game point streak.
Weber is certainly taking the first step towards his recovery. While the Preds captain still has no timetable, skating today is certainly a step in the right direction.
Since Weber last played on the 23rd, Weber can return to the lineup at any time.
Definitely a good update coming out of Nashville but you can expect him to miss a few more games. Sounds like the original prognosis of a return tonight was premature.
Expect Weber to sit out Friday's game. Check back for a further update on the elite defenseman.
Coach Barry Trotz is hopeful that Weber can play later on this week but emphasized that there remains no timetable for his return.
Bad news for Weber as it seems the Preds captain is out with a concussion. Protocol would dictate he stays off the ice for at least seven days.
Expect Weber to sit out tonight's game.
Should captain Weber not be able to play tonight, the Preds are expected to put rookie Ryan Ellis in the lineup.