"At last, there was some positive news from the Calgary Flames' bulging injury bay on Monday.

Top defenceman Mark Giordano could be back in the lineup as early as Thursday against Anaheim or, possibly at the latest, in time for Darryl Sutter's return to the Saddledome as coach of the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.

"I feel good, feel pretty close to normal if not normal," admitted Giordano, following his first full practice with the team since suffering a torn hamstring Nov. 29, an injury many thought might even end his season. "That's where I'm at right now. I got through a pretty tough practice and skate (Monday) so hopefully I just keep feeling better (Tuesday).""