BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Young defenseman Jake McCabe says he's fully healed from a shoulder injury, saying Tuesday at HARBORCENTER that he's ready to go for the season opener versus Montreal.

"I'm feeling good. Today was a good day. Coach Housley's in charge of the lineup, but it was nice to get back out with the boys today," McCabe said.

"Today's practice was a good measure. Lot of battling and competing. He looked great out there," said Head Coach Phil Housley. "Good to see him being engaged and testing it out."

Fellow blue-liners Zach Bogosian and Justin Falk did not practice, with both recovering from injuries. They're both considered day-to-day.