Jets' Laine skates for 1st time since concussion

The Winnipeg Jets confirmed Laine's participation in their morning skate on their Twitter feed, adding that there is still no timetable for his return to action.

Rookie phenom sidelined since Jan. 7

The Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 18, 2017 12:39 PM EST | Last Updated: January 18, 2017

Patrik Laine returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a concussion earlier in January. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Rookie star Patrik Laine skated with the Winnipeg Jets Wednesday for the first time since suffering a concussion earlier this month.

Jets' Patrik Laine placed on IR with concussion

The Jets confirmed Laine's participation in their morning skate on their Twitter feed, adding that there is still no timetable for his return to action.

Get the full update on <a href="https://twitter.com/PatrikLaine29">@PatrikLaine29</a> skating today, as well as coach Maurice's pre-game thoughts ahead of tonight's match up with Arizona. <a href="https://t.co/HP5HeMfp8T">pic.twitter.com/HP5HeMfp8T</a>
—@NHLJets

Laine has been sidelined since suffering a concussion in a game against Buffalo on Jan. 7 when he was hit by Sabres defenceman Jake McCabe.

The 18-year-old Finn has 21 goals and 16 assists in 42 games with the Jets.

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Jets' Laine skates for 1st time since concussion

Rookie phenom sidelined since Jan. 7

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