Mackie Samoskevich - Sporting non-contact sweaterSamoskevich (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Tuesday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.ImpactSamoskevich was likely a candidate for a spot on the 23-man roster for Opening Night against the Bruins on Oct. 8 prior to getting hurt. Given the amount of time the 21-year-old center has spent on the shelf, he may have to start the year in the minors instead. Still, even if Samoskevich has to spend some time in the minors this year, he should be in line for some minutes with the big club.
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