‘Roy has been skating with the team and said Thursday he was awaiting medical clearance to begin taking contact, and that decision would come four months after his injury; Saturday marked the four-month anniversary. “Derek is very close,” Ruff said following the Sabres’ practice Saturday. “Very close. I would put him in the category of within days.”‘
Pominville won’t play in Game 6; Roy may return
Source: NHL.com