REPORT: Winnipeg Jets' Forward Nearing Return From Injury

Today Mitchell Clinton reported that Winnipeg Jet Vladislav Namestnikov was back on the ice in a regular contact jersey today.

Namestnikov has been out of the lineup since suffering an injury during a game against the Edmonton Oilers. Now it looks as though he could return in the Jets next game against the Anaheim Ducks.

In his first full practice back Vladislav Namestnikov rotated in when the team did line rushes.

Namestnikov was also getting work with the second powerplay unit during the special teams portion of practice.

These are all positive updates from practice that indicate that Namestnikov is close to a return and the team will throw him right back into the fire. He will have his first opportunity to come back tomorrow night against the Anaheim Ducks.