Holtby (lower body) is not expected to participate in Wednesday's free-agent frenzy, and it's possible he could retire, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby's recovery from a lower-body injury suffered in March has apparently taken a bad turn, which leaves the future of his playing career in doubt. He had 10-10-1 record with a 2.78 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 24 games with the Stars, but was overtaken by Jake Oettinger midseason. With Holtby facing free agency and an uncertain future, fantasy managers can likely leave him off their radar in the fall.

Holtby (lower body) is doing off-ice workouts, but he has not resumed skating, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby has been out of action since March 12, and it doesn't sound like his return is all that close. The 32-year-old isn't expected to be ready before the end of the regular season, so Jake Oettinger and Scott Wedgewood will be tasked with getting the Stars over the bump and into the playoffs. Holtby remains on long-term injured reserve.

Holbty (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday, Brien Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dallas' acquisition of Scott Wedgewood makes more sense now that Holtby is considered week-to-week and could be out for the foreseeable future. The veteran netminder hasn't played since March 4 when he stopped 39 of 42 shots against the Jets. Jake Oettinger will see most of the work while Holtby is out.

Holtby (lower body) is still considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game versus Montreal, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby has missed the last four games with a lower-body issue, and at this point there's no telling when he might be ready to get back between the pipes. Jake Oettinger will likely continue to operate as the Stars' workhorse in goal until Holtby is cleared to return.

Holtby (lower body) took part in morning skate but will not dress for Tuesday's game in Toronto, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Holtby remains out, Jake Oettinger will continue to hold down the No. 1 spot in the Dallas crease and be backed up by Adam Scheel. Look for further info on Holtby's status once he's able to return to game action -- either as a starter or backup to Oettinger.

Holtby (lower body) won't be available for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Holtby on the shelf, the recently recalled Adam Scheel will serve as Jake Oettinger's backup versus the Rangers. Holtby will be reevaluated ahead of Tuesday's game against Toronto.

Holtby stopped 39 of 42 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby hadn't started since Feb. 13, a span of nearly three weeks as Jake Oettinger played in the last seven games. The 32-year-old Holtby was tested often but met the challenge, and he got the win as Jason Robertson completed a hat trick in overtime. Holtby improved to 10-10-1 with a 2.78 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 24 outings. The veteran netminder may not see as many starts as he's used to, but he can still be solid in a backup role for fantasy managers in deeper formats or those that already roster Oettinger. The Stars' road trip continues Sunday in Minnesota.

Holtby will defend the blue paint Friday in Winnipeg, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby stopped 32 of 35 shots en route to a 4-3 loss to Winnipeg on Nov. 2. The 32-year-old has posted a 3-2-0 record with a 3.63 GAA and .883 save percentage over his last five appearances. At home, the Jets have gone 14-10-1 while averaging a seventh-ranked 3.44 goals for and a 12th-ranked 32.5 shots on goal.

Holtby allowed three goals on 29 shots in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby was always going to have a tough time against the Western Conference's best offense, but the lack of support from his Stars teammates didn't help the cause. Holtby hadn't played in the last four games due a lower-body injury that saw him eased back into action. He's now 9-10-1 with a 2.78 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 23 appearances. The Stars face the Avalanche again Tuesday, and while it's likely Jake Oettinger will get a turn in goal for that contest, head coach Rick Bowness's goalie deployments remain hard to predict.

Holtby will start between the pipes Sunday against visiting Colorado, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby has posted a 9-9-1 record with a 2.76 GAA and .913 save percentage. Sunday will mark the 32-year-old's first start since being sidelined with a lower-body injury Feb. 1. The Avalanche have been exceptional as visitors this season, going 12-6-2 while earning top-10 averages of 3.90 goals for and 33.1 shots on goal.