Kevin Bieksa

Bieksa (finger) continues to train with hopes of signing a contract with a team close to his home in California, Dan Murhpy of Sportsnet reports.

Bieksa indicated Saturday that he ruptured a tendon in his finger during a fight with Radko Gudas, which resulted in him missing time at the end of the season, Eric Stephens of The Orange County Register reports.

Bieksa (hand) will return to the lineup for Game 2 against the Sharks on Saturday, Eric Stephens of The Orange County Register reports.

Bieksa (hand) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's Game 1 against San Jose.