Beaulieu (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve but won't play Wednesday versus the Rangers, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Austin Strand was sent to AHL San Diego on Tuesday to clear a spot for Beaulieu. He'll sit out a sixth straight game, but the 29-year-old tough guy will be an option for Friday's contest versus the Senators.

Beaulieu (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when Beaulieu suffered the injury, though he's missed three straight games for the Ducks after a fight in a Nov. 9 game versus the Wild. His absence has allowed steady playing time for Colton White and Simon Benoit. If Beaulieu's placement on IR is retroactive, he is eligible to return whenever ready.

Beaulieu produced an assist, five PIM and two shots on goal in Thursday's 8-5 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Beaulieu set up a Max Jones goal in the third period for his second assist of the year. In the first period, Beaulieu fought Dakota Joshua. This was the second straight game Beaulieu's produced an assist and a fight. He's up to 14 PIM, five shots on net, 10 hits and 14 blocked shots in seven contests while mainly playing on the third pairing.

Beaulieu notched an assist, three hits and five PIM in Tuesday's 6-5 shootout win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Beaulieu had his first fight of the year when he dropped the gloves with Luke Kunin in the second period. In the third, Beaulieu checked off another first by earning his first assist of the year on a Max Comtois goal. The 29-year-old Beaulieu has been a rotational option on the Ducks' blue line so far, posting 13 blocked shots, 10 hits, three shots on net and nine PIM in six contests. He'll likely compete with Simon Benoit and Colton White for playing time, which should be a little easier to find since Jamie Drysdale (shoulder) is out for the next four months.

The Ducks signed Beaulieu to a one-year contract worth $850,000 on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Beaulieu was on a PTO in training camp and played well enough to warrant a one-year contract. He had four assists in 24 games with Winnipeg last season and was traded to Pittsburgh where he never suited up due to a lower-body injury.

Beaulieu signed a professional tryout offer with the Ducks on Friday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Beaulieu tallied four assists in 24 contests with Winnipeg last season before being traded to Pittsburgh, though he never dressed in a game with the Penguins. The 29-year-old blueliner will be competing for a depth role on Anaheim's blue line during training camp and preseason.

Beaulieau (lower body) has been removed from injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Beaulieu is unlikely to see significant minutes in the postseason even if he does manage to get into a game. Considering the 29-year-old's limited offensive upside, he will be hard-pressed to offer more than low-end fantasy value even if he does play at some point.

Beaulieau (lower body) is expected to be an option for the Penguins in the playoffs, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Beaulieau has yet to suit up in a Penguins sweater, having already been sidelined with his lower-body injury when acquired by the club at the trade deadline. Given his physical style of play, if Beaulieau does get into the lineup it would likely be in favor of Marcus Pettersson or John Marino

Beaulieu (lower body) took the ice with his teammates for the first time Tuesday, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beaulieu hasn't played since early March when he was with the Jets due to his lower-body injury. Even once cleared to play, the 29-year-old defenseman is far from a lock for the lineup, though his 6-foot-2 frame could see him pressed into service in a third-pairing role in order to give the Penguins more size.

Beaulieau (lower body) has resumed skating back in Pittsburgh, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beaulieu didn't travel with the team to Long Island and has yet to join the team on the ice, so his return is likely still a little ways away. The blueliner was dealing with his lower-body issue when the club acquired him at the deadline and has yet to make his Penguins debut. At this point, even if he does get back to 100 percent, Beaulieu is far from a lock to play and could serve as an emergency depth option.