"The sight of red jerseys roaming the ice Tuesday morning signaled a positive warning sign.

Defenseman Victor Hedman, out since sustaining a concussion on Dec. 27, wore a red non-contact jersey and took part in the full morning practice before Tuesday night's game against Columbus.

The 21-year-old resumed full workouts over the weekend, both on and off the ice, and he continues to show no symptoms. Though he has yet to be cleared for contact — hence the red practice jersey — there is a chance Hedman could return to the lineup after the All-Star break, against Washington next Tuesday.

"I hope so, I want to play games," Hedman said. "Being off the ice is the worst thing. I'm just trying to get back, and whether that is Tuesday or a couple of games after that, I don't know. But my goal is to play in the next game.""