Vladislav Namestnikov and Mason Appleton returned to the Winnipeg Jets' optional practice today since suffering their injuries.

McCleary was a forward with the Montreal Canadiens when he was hit in the throat by a slapshot in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers in January of 2000 and required an emergency tracheotomy to survive. Ultimately, it ended McCleary’s career. Fortunately, the injury to Miller wasn’t nearly as severe.

Winnipeg Jets' Vladislav Namestnikov missed Saturday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche with an undisclosed injury, was absent from practice today and Haydn Fleury returned wearing a full-contact jersey for the first time since his injury.