Jordan Eberle's recovery seems to be progressing very well. Marc Spector of Sportsnet.ca saw the youngster practicing this morning and thinks he could return very soon -- possibly as early as Thursday. That would put Eberle well ahead of schedule. In fact, it would mean he only missed four games with the injury. It would also be a nice boost -- both on the ice and emotionally -- for an Edmonton Oilers squad that has struggled of late. They've dropped 12 of 15 to fall behind the pack in the Western Conference playoff race and need the playmaking ability that their phenomenal second-year forward provides. It's also worth noting that Eberle might even find his way onto the All-Star roster if, in fact, he is healthy and ready to go. With Mikko Koivu and Jamie Benn most likely out for the festivities, at least two roster spots will be open. Eberle seemed like a lock to make it before he was hurt and, while players like Radim Vrbata of Phoenix and Scott Hartnell of P...
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