That's because it seems C Billy Tibbetts does not have clearance to enter Canada because of his criminal record. The Devils practiced for 45 minutes yesterday afternoon at Continental Airlines Arena, with all players participating. D Scott Niedermayer, who missed four games with a concussion, will return tonight. He received medical clearance from doctors yesterday. Niedermayer, one of the NHL's best offensive defensemen, said he understands the risk he is taking by coming back.
Concussions become more severe with each one.
This concussion, sustained May 3, was the first of his career. It's a tough decision, no doubt about it, but it's an important time of year, and I really want to be out there playing hockey. LW Sergei Brylin will be back, too. He had arthroscopic knee surgery only two weeks ago, but he said he actually could have returned sooner. I was ready, but the team was playing great, so I took my time to heal it properly.