Demers (knee) will rejoin the lineup Tuesday against the Ducks, Dave Vest of the Coyotes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Demers last suited up for the Coyotes Nov. 15 against the Predators, so his return will be a welcomed sight after the better part of four months on the shelf. The veteran has been a useful option in many fantasy leagues when healthy, totaling 20-plus point in each of the last four seasons, so he may be worth an add for the fantasy playoff push in many formats.

Demers (knee) will be a game-time decision Tuesday versus Anaheim, Craig Morgan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This information comes courtesy of coach Rick Tocchet. Jordan Oesterle left Monday's practice early after getting "banged up", perhaps necessitating a need to deploy Demers if his status remains on the fence prior to puck drop Tuesday.

The Coyotes recalled Demers (knee) from his conditioning stint with AHL Tuscon on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Demers played just one game in the minors, and he notched an assist. The 30-year-old should get back into the lineup soon, and the final step will be getting activated from injured reserve. His next chance will be Tuesday versus the Ducks.

The Coyotes sent Demers (knee) to AHL Tucson on Saturday for conditioning purposes.

EDGE Analysis

Demers continues to inch closer to retaking the ice in game action, first putting himself to the test at the AHL level with an absence that extends back to Nov. 15. The team has little reason to rush the veteran back into action, so there's a decent chance he will play a few games with the affiliate before being activated for an NHL return.

While Demers (knee) remains without a clear timetable for his return, he's moving closer to rejoining the lineup, having skated with the team for the past couple of weeks and performing full-contact drills, Richard Morin of AZCentral.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Obviously, the recovery experience can vary drastically from one player to the next, but Demers absorbing full contact has us convinced that he's on the brink of a return. Keep tabs on his eventual removal from injured reserve as the clear sign of when he'll be ready to rock. It's safe to take a wait-and-see approach with the rearguard, as he's only provided three points through 18 games this season.

Demers (knee) remains week-to-week and is still awaiting medical clearance, Craig Morgan of The Athletic reports. General manager John Chayka told reporters, "He's probably week-to-week at this point. He's got to be medically cleared first."

EDGE Analysis

Demers is expected to practice with the team Monday, potentially in a regular jersey, but it sounds like there are still plenty of hoops for the defenseman to jump through before he can return to the lineup. With the Coyotes just three points back from the final Wild Card spot, getting Demers back on the blue line could push this team into a playoff position.

Demers (knee) is slated to practice with the team Monday in a non-contact jersey, per Craig Morgan of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Demers was expected to be out for the rest of the season after suffering his knee injury in mid-November, but appears to be recovering quicker than anticipated. Even if he returns soon, the blueliner will almost certainly miss the 20-point mark for the first time since the 2012-13 campaign when he was limited to just 22 games.

Coyotes President of Hockey Operations John Chayka thinks Demers (knee) could return this season, Craig Morgan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The odds of a return remain long but the Coyotes list Demers as "out indefinitely" instead of out for the year. Morgan adds that Demers may work with HPSports' Bill Knowles, who helped teammate Jakob Chychrun expedite his return from a torn ACL last campaign.

Demers (knee) has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

This comes as no surprise, as Demers will miss the rest of the season. Robbie Russo could get an extended look at the top level as a result of Demers' unfortunate injury.

Demers will miss the rest of the campaign due to a knee injury, 98.7 FM Arizona Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Demers suffered the injury during Thursday's 2-1 win over the Predators when he got tangled up with Nashville's Kyle Turris in front of the Coyotes net and fell awkwardly. The veteran blueliner immediately grabbed his knee after hitting the ice, and ultimately had to be helped into the locker room. This is obviously a huge blow to Arizona's stellar defense, which is currently only allowing 2.00 goals per game, second in the NHL, but it shouldn't impact many fantasy lineups, as Demers doesn't have enough offensive upside to be considered a desirable option in most formats. The 2008 seventh-round pick will undoubtedly be placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.