RotoTimes.com: Keith Ballard Player Newshttp://rototimes.com/player_notes/nhlPlayer News and Injury Updates Ballard will return to lineup tonight http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/2400 11/9: Keith Ballard will be back in the lineup Thursday for the first time since breaking his right hand on Oct. 9, according to the <i>Arizona Republic</i>. "Ballard gives us something pretty special," coach Wayne Gretzky said. "He brings an element to our team of energy and passion. He makes us a better team." Ballard practices, could play Thurs. http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/2400 11/7: Keith Ballard practiced Monday for the first time since breaking his right hand on Oct. 9, according to the <i>Arizona Republic</i>. "It was a good first day," Ballard said. "Definitely hard, but it was good to be back in it a little bit." Ballard hopes to be back in the lineup on Thursday. Ballard undergoes hand surgery http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/2400 10/12: Keith Ballard underwent surgery Wednesday to repair the two broken bones in his right hand, according to the <i>Arizona Republic</i>. He's expected to require about four weeks to recover from the procedure. Ballard out five weeks (hand) http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/2400 10/10: Keith Ballard will be sidelined for up to five weeks with a fractured bone in his right hand, according to the AP. Ballard injured the hand in Monday's game. Ballard's hand likely fractured http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/2400 10/10: Keith Ballard was forced to leave last night's game in the first period after suffering an injury to his right hand while blocking a shot, according to the <i>Arizona Republic</i>. The Coyotes believe Ballard's hand is fractured, but he will be examined by team doctors today to confirm. He will obviously be sidelined indefinitely.