Winnipeg Jets' Postma nearing return

When Winnipeg Jets' defenseman Paul Postma started feeling pain in his leg last October, neither he nor the team had any idea how serious the issue would become - but now that he's over his bout with a dangerous blood clot in his calf, the Jets' are anxious to get him back into action.

But first, a conditioning stint with the Jets' AHL affiliate in St. Johns, Newfoundland - joining the Ice Caps on the last stop of their current five-game road trip against the Portland Pirates in Lewiston, Maine on Friday night.

Postma, who has played in just eight games this season, has been treated with blood thinners to help resolve the problem and was medically cleared for action just last week after being sidelined for three months - and although he's been practicing with the parent club, they felt that a conditioning assignment was needed to get their young blue liner up to speed.

The Ice Caps have confirmed that Postma has joined the team and practiced with them on Thursday, and it is anticipated that he will indeed play on Friday night.

Centerman Eric O'Dell could also be assigned to the Ice Caps during the Olympic Break as he has missed some time with the club due to the birth of his daughter in Ottawa.

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