Mark Scheifele back at practice, but at least a week away from game

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Mark Scheifele returned to the ice with the Jets in a yellow no-contact jersey today. (Winnipeg Jets photo)He was flying around the ice, looking every bit like a player who can't wait to get back in the lineup.

Mark Scheifele, the No. 1 centre on the Jets, returned to a full team practice Wednesday exactly five weeks to the day he went down with a major shoulder injury expected to sideline him between six and eight weeks. He was wearing a yellow no-contact jersey but was a full participant in drills.

"It seems like he's healing fast, and it's definitely a good sign when he's out there skating with the team," Bryan Little said, following the skate. "I had no idea…