T.J. Brodie News

Brodie is listed as a game-time decision, but his activation from IR is a good sign that he will return to the Flames lineup on Wednesday.

Brodie has missed the five nine games of the season with a broken hand, but now he is just over four weeks into a 3-6 week timetable and could return to the lineup tonight. Brodie started practicing on Sunday and was skating alongside Mark Giordano in the morning skate, which is a good sign that he will return. However, he has been officially labeled as a game-time decision so monitor his status during pre-game warmups, which start at 7:00 pm ET.

Brodie joined his teammates in a limited capacity on Sunday. It was the first time since he broke his hand that he has practiced, which is a good sign that he is getting close to returning to the lineup. Look for him to continue to ramp up his practice habits as next week progresses.

Brodie is exactly four weeks into a 3-6 week timetable for his return from a broken hand. It is unknown how many practices Brodie will need before he makes his season debut, but it is positive news that he will travel with the team.

This is a tough break for Brodie and the Flames to start the season. If he misses just three weeks, he would only miss the first week of the season, but there is a chance he could be sidelined until the first week of November. With Brodie out, the Flames will have to find someone to fill in—Tyler Wotherspoon and Jakub Nakladal are likely the front runners.

Brodie could have had a chance to play in all 82 games, but will not get that chance as he will be held out for rest. He finishes with 11 goals and 30 assists (41 points) in 81 games this season.

Brodie has come into his own in the last two years playing alongside Mark Giordano. The 24-year-old is an excellent skater with a great first pass and hard shot. On Sunday he scored his third goal of the season, which gives him seven points on the year and a six-game point streak. He was featured in our 'Fantasy Minute' and should be added if he is available in your league.

Sounds like Brodie will be fully healthy by next year. The rookie has two goals and 14 points in 54 games.

Sounds like Brodie misses a few more games. The rookie has two goals and 14 points in 54 games.

The rookie has two goals and 14 points in 54 games.

Brodie is expected to miss at least one game. The rookie has two goals and 14 points in 54 games.

Brodie is bumped down to the third defensive pairing to help newcomer Brett Carson. The rookie has a goal and five points in 15 games.

Brodie moves into the top four with Mark Giordano sidelined indefinitely. The rookie has looked good as a puck-moving defender and should see some power play time.

Look for Brodie to draw in on the third pairing and possibly get some PP time. He scored one goal and three points over 12 games with the Flames.

Brodie scored a goal and three points over his first 12 games with the Heat this season.

Brodie failed to make the team but remains one of the team's top prospects. Last season he scored five goals and 34 points through 68 games with the Abbotsford Heat of the AHL -- finishing second on the team. Look for him to eventually make the team.

No immediate fantasy hockey value while playing in the AHL.