Staal (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and expected to play Thursday versus the Capitals, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal was deemed a game-time decision ahead of Thursday's game, but it appears he'll play. The 34-year-old has two assists, 19 blocked shots, 15 hits and 15 shots on net in 14 games as more of a defensive presence in a bottom-four role.

Staal (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game versus Washington, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal's only picked up two helpers through 14 games this season and he hasn't tallied a point in his last 11 appearances, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to track his status ahead of puck drop against the Capitals.

Staal (undisclosed) is projected to return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Staal's status for Tuesday's game was initially questionable, but he's apparently good to go. The 34-year-old has logged an assist, a blocked shot and two shots on goal through two games. He'll play on the third pairing.

Staal is being evaluated for an undisclosed injury and is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with Columbus, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal averaged 15:39 of ice time through the first two games of the season in which he tallied one assist, two shots and one block. Given his limited minutes as a third-pairing defenseman, combined with the fact he hasn't broken the 20-point mark since 2014-15, few fantasy players should be impacted by Staal's potential absence.

Staal recorded an assist in Friday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

This was the first point of the season for Staal, who is currently managing the third defensive pair with 22-year-old Gustav Lindstrom. Don't expect much offensive production from Staal; he's invaluable to the Red Wings as a heady veteran, albeit more of a stay-at-home defenseman tasked with keeping the puck out of the Detroit net.

Staal signed a one-year extension with the Red Wings on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Staal spent the 2021 season with the Red Wings after he was traded from the Rangers back in September. The 33-year-old had an uninspiring season with three goals and seven assists but will run it back with Detroit after he initially mentioned he was open to coming back.

Staal, who is a pending unrestricted free agent, said he is open to returning to the Red Wings next season, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal wore the leadership hat well and the veteran defenseman said he enjoyed playing his first full campaign with the Red Wings, but fantasy managers probably had little use for him. He produced three goals, seven assists and a minus-5 rating through 56 games, and given that it's been several years since Staal has been utilized on the power play, it's safe to once again pass over him in drafts next year.

Staal finished his first campaign with Detroit having produced three goals, seven assists and a minus-5 rating through 56 games.

EDGE Analysis

The stay-at-home defenseman was a natural fit in Detroit; he'd spent his first 13 years with the Rangers, but Staal was his typical, well-rounded self in the new environment. A fixture in the top four, Staal also managed 45 blocked shots and 58 hits for the Original Six club. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this summer after banking $5.7 million annually on a six-year deal from the Blueshirts.

Staal provided an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Staal set up Luke Glendening's first-period tally to give the Red Wings a 2-0 lead. The 33-year-old Staal has only 10 points through 49 outings this year, but he's added 50 shots on net, 51 hits, 43 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a minus-2 rating. The veteran blueliner will get plenty of ice time in a top-four role, but he's not likely to generate steady offense.

Staal set up two goals in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Despite a modest role and Detroit ranking 31st in goals per game (2.27), Staal has been a sneaky source of points. The industrious veteran has compiled three goals and six assists through 45 games, which isn't enough to turn the needle in most fantasy leagues, but it's solid production from the 33-year-old.