More NHL: | | | | | is pretty serious about returning before the Olympics to see if he can give it a Connor Barwin Jersey go for Team Canada. The star forward is targeting a turn very soon.How soon? Try this coming Saturday, the last day before the NHL shuts down for the Olympic break. Stamkos says his target date to play is Saturday at home vs Red Wings. Will determine Olympic participation off that game. Damian Cristodero (@LightningTimes) You would have to think that even if Stamkos doesn't feel 100 percent, Brian Allen Jersey as long as he is able to play well enough, he'll be OK with pushing it for the Olympics. Playing for Team Canada has appeared to be a driving force for a quick recovery from the broken leg that Stamkos suffered on Nov. 11. Initialy it was feared Ethan Westbrooks Jersey he might mi s the entire season, now he is one good game away from returning for the Olympics.Stamkos has been working hard toward a return and has been taking some gradual steps forward recently with Pharoh Cooper Jersey the exception of one setback. On Monday he took part in the Lightning's practice on , clearly a great next step.Of course Team Canada is going to be happy if Stamkos looks good in his first game back from the ma sive injury but the Lightning will obviously be pleased too because with him back in the lineup, the Lightning suddenly become an even Eric Weddle Jersey scarier team and they already look pretty scary. If he's able to go for Team Canada and be himself then he should be even more ready when he comes back to resume the NHL season. Stamkos has 14 goals and nine a sists in this season despite only playing 17 games prior to his injury.