Demers posted an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Demers got the puck to Nick Schmaltz for a goal after Oliver Ekman-Larsson's shot generated a rebound early in the third period. The 32-year-old Demers was a healthy scratch in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Blues, but he returned to the lineup with Niklas Hjalmarsson (upper body) sidelined. Demers should be able to maintain a spot in the lineup, but the veteran defenseman has just two helpers in 13 appearances this year. He's added 15 shots, 14 PIM, 16 hits and 10 blocked shots in a primarily defensive role.

Demers posted an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Demers set up Conor Garland for the Coyotes' third goal at 5:18 of the second period. In the third, Demers briefly left the contest after getting struck in the face by a puck, but he was able to return. The 32-year-old blueliner's assist was his first point in 10 games this year. He's added 12 hits, 11 shots on goal, nine blocked shots and 10 PIM.

Demers (undisclosed) is in the projected lineup for Thursday's Opening Night matchup with San Jose.

EDGE Analysis

Demers took a maintenance day Sunday, but he was always expected to be ready for Arizona's season opener. The 32-year-old will skate with Oliver Ekman-Larsson on the Coyotes' top pairing Thursday.

Demers (undisclosed) took a maintenance day Sunday, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Rick Tocchet doesn't seem too concerned about Demers' status, which suggests he was held out for precautionary reasons. It's unclear if Demers will miss any time with the injury. He is expected to play a top-four role on the blue line for the Coyotes in 2020-21.

Demers had four assists in nine postseason games.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old blueliner was by no means a juggernaut on offense, but Demers held his own. He was also solid defensively with 19 blocked shots, 18 hits and a plus-5 rating during the playoffs. This was despite the Coyotes posting a minus-11 goal differential before they were eliminated by the Avalanche in the first round. Demers likely won't move the needle in fantasy drafts ahead of the 2020-21 regular season.

Demers (oblique) is in the lineup for Saturday's game against Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old defenseman has been out of action since Feb. 1 but returns versus the Sabres. Demers has only managed nine assists in 2019-20, playing in 46 games after suiting up just 35 times last year. He'll slot into a third-pairing role and figures to offer very little from a fantasy standpoint.

Demers (oblique) could be in action versus the Sabres on Saturday after coach Rick Tocchet told reporters there was a "good chance" that he could suit up, Alexander Kinkopf of the Coyotes' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

Demers spent the past 12 games on injured reserve due to his oblique problem. The blueliner registered three helpers in his previous six contests but is still searching for his first goal of the 2019-20 campaign. If Demers does get into the lineup, it will likely be in favor of Aaron Ness.

Head coach Rick Tocchet relayed that Demers (oblique) is day-to-day after being a full participant in practice Wednesday, Alexander Kinkopf of the Coyotes' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Coyotes don't play again until Saturday against the Canucks, so the 31-year-old blueliner will be closely monitored until that contest. However, he's certainly on the right track by practicing without limitations three days before the game. Demers is expected to return to the top four once he's ready to go.

Demers is dealing with an oblique injury that has him considered week-to-week, Craig Morgan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Demers has already been designated for injured reserve, so he was expected to miss some time. Given his recovery timeline, the blueliner almost certainly won't be with the club for its upcoming four-game road trip. In 46 games this year, the Quebec native is still looking for his first goal and could miss the 20-point mark for a second straight season.

Demers (lower body) has been placed on injured reserve, Matt Layman of ArizonaSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Coyotes have yet to release an expected timetable for Demers' recovery, but he'll miss the team's next two games at a minimum now that he's been placed on IR. Aaron Ness will round out Arizona's depth at defense until Demers is given the green light.