Bjugstad (upper body) has not been cleared to play but will be with the Panthers on their upcoming four-game road trip. Head coach Bob Boughner hopes Bjugstad will be able to play this week.

Florida is on the road until the holiday break, so if the 26-year-old can play on this trip, he'll get a few extra days to rest up. However, it sounds like the Minneapolis native will finally be able to return soon.