Bellows’ Play Benches Oksiuta

Winger Roman Oksiuta said his sprained ankle has mended and he is fit enough to play tonight against the Boston Bruins. Cracking the lineup is another matter, however.

“Where are you going to play him?” General Manager Jack Ferreira asked. “There’s another guy [Brian Bellows] who’s playing better and creating things [scoring chances] too.”

Ferreira would not address trading Oksiuta.