Perreault announced his retirement from the NHL on Thursday, The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perreault is expected to transition into the world of broadcasting following his retirement from the NHL. The 34-year-old forward finishes his 13-year career having racked up 143 goals and 352 points through 708 NHL appearances.

Perreault is still with the Canadiens despite being waived Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although he's still with the team, Perreault isn't expected to be in the lineup Saturday versus the Senators. The 34-year-old vet has picked up three goals and five points through 18 games this campaign.

Perreault cleared waivers Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Canadiens are currently undecided on whether or not they'll reassign the veteran to AHL Laval. If Perreault is traded or sent down to the Rocket, a corresponding update will follow. He has five points in 18 games with the big club this year and hasn't scored a goal since his hat trick on Oct. 23 against Detroit.

Perreault was placed on waivers by the Habs on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Perreault has struggled with injuries this season, in addition to being a periodic healthy scratch, so his impending demotion to the minors shouldn't come as a surprise. With Perreault likely headed to AHL Laval, it could be an indication Josh Anderson (lower body) will be ready to play versus Dallas on Thursday.

Perreault returned to the active lineup Saturday for the first time since Dec. 14. He did not have a fantasy-relevant statistic over 8:41 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

Perreault, who missed 22 games with a lower-body injury, was activated from injured reserve to replace Paul Byron (upper body) and skated on the fourth line. Canadiens interim head coach Martin St. Louis also has Cedric Paquette around, but he's been a healthy scratch the last 10 games and hasn't played since Jan. 30.

Perreault (lower body) was activated from injured reserve and is likely to play Saturday versus the Senators, Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perreault has missed the last 22 games, but he returned to full participation in practice Friday. His return means Cedric Paquette will be a healthy scratch for this contest. Perreault is expected to play in a fourth-line role as he looks to add to the four points in 14 games he's produced this season.

Perreault (lower body) practiced in a full capacity Friday and is day-to-day.

EDGE Analysis

The 34-year-old remains on injured reserve, but it sounds like he's close to a return. Perreault has missed the last 22 games with the injury and has recorded four points in 14 outings this season.

Perreault (lower body) participated in Tuesday's practice wearing a non-contact jersey, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perreault has averaged 12:28 of ice time -- 1:13 during the power play -- and logged four points over 14 games this season. The 34-year-old has missed the last 18 games while dealing with a lower-body injury.

Perreault (lower body) will spend 3-4 more weeks on injured reserve, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The forward has already been out since Dec. 14 and won't return to the lineup until late February. Perreault's modest offensive contributions before the lower-body injury included three goals and an assist while averaging 12:29 of ice time in 14 contests.

Perreault (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Perreault missed Thursday's game with the injury, and it appears his absence will last at least a week. The Canadiens indicated Perreault will be out until after the holiday break, so he will miss the next three games at a minimum.