Ruutu did not practice Monday due to an illness, and his status for Tuesday remains unclear, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruutu's availability for Tuesday's game will depend on how he feels in the morning. As of now, he's likely questionable for the contest, but expect an update at some point Tuesday confirming his status.

Ruutu didn't put a shot on goal or record a point over 12:49 of ice time in his return from a foot injury Thursday against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

It was the 32-year-old's first action since Oct. 16 and just his third game of the season. Considering that the Devils got trucked by a 5-1 tally, it's to Ruutu's credit that he didn't finish with a negative rating. Nonetheless, he maintains precious little fantasy value, as he doesn't generally rack up any fantasy stats besides a nice complement of hits.

Ruutu (foot) said he will play Thursday night against the Panthers, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

A return to game ice has been a long time coming for Ruutu, as the Finn hasn't played since Oct. 16 due to a fractured right foot. Ruutu delivered 390 hits in two campaigns between 2013-15, continuing to live up to his reputation as a loose cannon who isn't afraid to dig into the corner boards to control possession of the puck.

Head coach John Hynes told reporters Tuesday that Ruutu (foot) will be ready to play "any day now," Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruutu has been out since Oct. 18 with a fractured foot, but recently returned to practice with his teammates, and appears to be on the verge of returning to game action. Hynes' statement effectively rules the veteran winger out of Tuesday's matchup with the Sabres, but bodes well for his chances of drawing back into the Devils' lineup for Thursday's game against the Panthers.

Ruutu (foot) is at least a week away from playing, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

If that timetable holds, the earliest one can expect Ruutu to return is against the Islanders next Sunday. He just returned to practice, but has been skating for a couple weeks.

Ruutu (foot) has shed his walking boot and is skating again with the possibility of rejoining practice next week, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

"He's progressing back," Hynes said of Ruutu, who has a fractured right foot. "He's skating lightly right now, so he's on that road back now to continue to skate and then see where he's going to be at maybe next week (there's) a possibility with practice. It's a little bit touch and go right now, but he is making some pretty good progress." Ruutu's initial timetable was set at four-to-six weeks, and he's right around the start of the fifth week for that estimate.

Ruutu will miss four-to-six weeks due to a fractured foot, Rich Chere of The Star-Ledger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruutu has been sidelined since mid-October with the foot issue, and while it wasn't revealed in the initial tests, a recent one confirmed that he's actually suffered a fracture and will miss an extended period of time because of the issue. It's an unfortunate break, but Ruutu collected just 13 points total in 2014-15 and didn't pick up any through three games this season.

Ruutu's injury reportedly is to his right foot and he will not accompany the Devils on Thursday night, when the team takes on the Senators in Ottawa, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

This causes a problem for the Devils, as it was reported that the team has no extra forwards available, with apparently no immediate plans to call up a reserve from the minors. Ruutu will search for his first point of the season once he's able to return to the lineup.

Ruutu (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against the Coyotes, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruutu used Monday to receive "maintenance, treatment" and did not practice with the team. As a result, he will skip Tuesday's contest as well. Stefan Matteau will likely draw into the lineup once again in his place against the Coyotes, making his next chance to return Thursday versus the Senators.

Ruutu (undisclosed) didn't participate in practice Monday, Rich Chere of The Star-Ledger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruutu missed Sunday's contest because of a an undisclosed issue that also kept him out of practice Saturday. Given his absence from Monday's practice as well, his status for Tuesday's game against the Coyotes seems up in the air at best at this point.