Rozsival Could Be Back by Thursday

Andrew Gross at Ranger Rants reports that John Tortorella expects Michal Rozsival to begin skating no later than Tuesday. Tortorella said as soon as trainer Jim Ramsey gives him the word that Rozsival's ready to play, he'll be back in the lineup. Which could be Thursday at Carolina.

Gross also has quotes from players and Tortorella.

Jane McManus at The Rangers Report goes a step further by offering audio clips of the players and Tortorella.

Both Gross and McManus report that Sean Avery is not being made available to the media until after tomorrow night's game against the Devils as to not add any fuel to the Avery/Brodeur fire.

...for all of Rozsival's misgivings, he's still a better option than any Hartford defenseman we've seen so far.