"Another day, another Flyers practice, another afternoon James van Riemsdyk declined to speak to the media about how he's feeling.

Van Riemsdyk, currently on injured reserve, hasn't played since Jan. 12 because of a concussion he sustained after being bumped around in early January. He's back at practice – an encouraging sign – but there's not much else known about his status.

The most he has communicated about his condition? Mumbling "the same" when pressed for any updates by reporters.

He's clearly frustrated – and his teammates can't help but take notice and sympathize.

"I think anytime anybody's injured, it's a frustrating process," Braydon Coburn said. "You want to be out there, and the hardest part is sitting out watching your teammates play games. All you can do is do your treatment, your rehab, and try to work your way back into the lineup."

His teammate Danny Briere can relate – Briere, too, is working his way back from a concussion, sustained Jan. 21 at New Jersey."