"The Ducks could be getting a valuable addition to their lineup as their six-game homestand continues on next week.

Jason Blake's original timetable for his recovery from a torn tendon in his left wrist was supposed to be mid-to-late January but Coach Bruce Boudreau said that it is possible the veteran winger could be back for either the club's home game against San Jose on Wednesday or the New York Islanders next Friday.

Blake is back to practicing regularly with the Ducks after needing surgery and needing 2 1/2 months of recovery time after having the part of his arm right above his left wrist cut when San Jose defenseman Brent Burns inadvertently stepped on it during the Oct. 14 home opener against the Sharks."