February 27, 2007 Nils Ekman doesn't have to wear the no-contact jersey in practice anymore, but he isn't quite ready to return from his dislocated elbow, according to the Post-Gazette. Ekman has been out since Dec. 29.
February 22, 2007 Nils Ekman could take part in contact practices in the near future, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Once that happens, he should be close to returning from his dislocated elbow.
February 14, 2007 Nils Ekman was able to practice Tuesday for the first time since dislocating his elbow Dec. 29, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. There's no target date for his return to game action, but he should be cleared for contact in practice next week.
