Hamhuis (upper body) isn't in the projected lineup for Saturday's game against the Penguins, NHL.com's Wes Crosby reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamhuis exited Friday's loss to the Penguins in the first period after taking a puck to the face, so it's not surprising to see that he won't be available for Saturday's rematch. Jarred Tinordi is expected to fill in on Nashville's bottom pairing against Pittsburgh.

Hamhuis took a puck to the face in Friday's game versus the Penguins and exited the contest in the first period. He will not return.

EDGE Analysis

Hamhuis exited after the deflected puck drew blood. The Predators will have to finish the game with five blueliners. More information should surface on Hamhuis' condition prior to Saturday's rematch in Pittsburgh.

Hamhuis skated just 11:41 in Monday's 3-2 win over the Coyotes, his lowest ice time of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Surprisingly, the 36-year-old Hamhuis has skated in 34 of a possible 36 games so far this season after suiting up just 57 times all of last year. However, with Hamhuis' two-year contract with the Preds set to expire at the end of this season, and top defensive prospects Alexandre Carrier and Frederic Allard waiting in the wings, don't be surprised if this turns out to be Hamhuis' last season in Nashville. He has just 10 points in 91 games over the past two seasons.

Hamhuis posted an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Hamhuis had the primary helper on Daniel Carr's opening tally just 46 seconds into the game. Points have been hard to come by for the defenseman -- he's at three assists and just 17 shots in 26 contests. Hamhuis has added 39 hits and 21 blocked shots this season, but his lack of offense and third-pairing role will keep most fantasy owners away.

Hamhuis picked up his second assist of the season during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old defenseman is not the point producer he once was, with Hamhuis only managing two points through 18 games this season. His 14:31 of ice time per game is a career-low and proof that his role with Nashville comes with a limited scope, making the veteran blueliner a forgettable commodity in 2019-20 fantasy leagues.

Hamhuis has zero points in 11 games this season, and is seeing the lowest ice time of his career, averaging just 14:24 on the Preds' third defensive pairing.

EDGE Analysis

The good news is Hamhuis played in his ninth straight game Thursday against the Flames after sitting out as a healthy scratch for two consecutive contests earlier in October. However, he has yet to crack the scoresheet this season, which may not come as much of a surprise after he registered just five points in 57 games last year. The 36-year-old defender is in the final year of a two-year, $2.5 million contract and it will be interesting to see whether or not he decides to call it a career after this season. In the meantime, he shouldn't be in anyone's fantasy lineup.

Hamhuis skated 15:08 Saturday against the Kings, after missing the previous two games as a healthy scratch.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old blueliner saw part-time duty last season for the Preds, playing in just 57 games and recording five assists. So far, all signs point to him filling a similar role -- with similar output -- this season. He has yet to post a point in three contests.

Hamhuis (leg) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and he'll be in action against the Blue Jackets, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran reportedly will form the third defensive pair with Dante Fabbro -- a product of Boston University, who was the team's 17th overall pick from the 2016 draft. Hamhuis should wear the leadership hat quite well, but he's hardly a viable fantasy option with only five points representing his point total through 53 games this season.

Hamhuis (leg) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Penguins, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite logging a full practice last Sunday, Hamhuis still needs some more time before he'll be ready for game action. While Saturday against the Blue Jackets marks his next opportunity to return, the short turnaround between contests makes it seem unlikely he will draw in.

Hamhuis (leg) is still on injured reserve and will not play Monday in Minnesota, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamhuis recently returned to practice in a regular jersey, so he should be nearing his return. Nashville is off until Friday in Pittsburgh, hopefully giving him plenty of time to be ready to make his official return.