Robidas (upper body) was cleared for contact in August and is expected to be a full participant when the Maple Leafs open training camp, Lance Hornsby of the Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Robidas' first season in Toronto was an injury-riddled mess, as he was limited to just 52 games before being shut down in mid-March with a sore shoulder and nagging pain in his ankle. It was later determined that Robidas was also dealing with a torn bicep, but the 38-year-old defenseman now seems to be fully recovered from the myriad ailments that plagued him in 2014-15. As the elder statesman on the Toronto roster, Robidas will be counted on to provide leadership along the blue line, though his actual fantasy contributions figure to be minimal. He scored just seven points while averaging only 17:04 of ice time last season, a number that could plunge further if the rebuilding Leafs decide to make room for more of their younger options on defense.

Robidas (shoulder) is aiming to begin skating again in mid-June or early July at the latest, Mark Masters of TSN reports. Robidas underwent shoulder surgery earlier in March, and it appears he will begin working towards a return for 2015-16. Assuming all goes as planned, he should be okay for the beginning of training camp.

Robidas (shoulder) underwent season-ending surgery Thursday. Robidas is expected to make a full recovery and be ready in time for training camp in the full. After a disappointing first season in Toronto in which he tallied seven points in 52 games, Robidas, 38, will still have two years and $6 million remaining on his contract.

Robidas (shoulder) will be shut down for the remainder of the season, David Alter of the Leafs' official site reports. Robidas' season was believed to be in jeopardy, and it indeed will come to a close early. He will undergo surgery in the offseason, and begin his rehab in preparation for 2015-16.

Robidas is dealing with several injuries, and could be shut down for the season, Paul Hendrick of Leafs TV reports. Maple Leafs coach Peter Horachek did not reveal what is ailing Robidas, but whatever setbacks he is dealing with him prevented him from taking the ice Saturday, and cost him significantly more action. Expect more details regarding Robidas' status to become available in the near future.

Robidas will not play in Saturday's game against the Blues, Paul Hendrick of Leafs TV reports. Robidas' ice time has slipped the last couple games, and he will sit out altogether Saturday night. Tim Erixon and Eric Brewer will form the Leafs' third defensive pairing.

Robidas (arm) will play Thursday against the Flyers, Paul Hendrick of Leafs TV reports. Robidas was forced out of the Leafs' most recent game Saturday with the injury, but returned to action later on to finish with 18:12 of ice time. He should be sufficiently healthy for Thursday's game, where he'll join Jake Gardiner on the Leafs' third pairing.

Robidas suffered a right arm injury Saturday but was able to return for the second period, the Toronto Sun's Rob Longley reports.Petter Granberg and Korbinian Holzer were briefly asked to shoulder the load while Robidas was out early in Saturday's game, but it does not appear to be a serious injury.

Robidas (upper body) will return for Tuesday's game in Nashville, TSN 1050's Jonas Siegel reports. With Robidas set to play for the first time since Jan. 14, Petter Granberg will be bumped out of the lineup. Robidas has five points in 38 games this season.

Robidas (upper body) may return for Tuesday's game in Nashville, TSN 1050's Jonas Siegel reports. Robidas, who has just five points in 38 games this season, hasn't played since Jan. 14.