This tweet just came across my twitterfeed and made my day a lot better:
Erik Karlsson skates! Less than 2 months after slicing his achilles, Karlsson looked very good in a workout this am with Marc
— Dan Séguin (@SeguinSports) April 8, 2013
Power. #cbcott
Even if Karlsson can’t get back before the playoffs, his return to the ice should at least bolster the mood of his teammates who haven’t had a lot of positive lately.
Feb 12, 2013; Ottawa, ON, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) is nominated as the second star in game against the Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Place. The Senators defeated the Sabres 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
Karlsson getting on the ice, means he could concievably return at some point, but it is too early to put a timetable on it.