McQuaid announced his retirement from the NHL on Saturday, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

McQuaid appeared in 512 regular season games, racking up 16 goals and 57 helpers to go with 694 PIM. He won a Stanley Cup with the Bruins in 2011. He produced nine points in 68 playoff contests over his 10-year NHL career, which saw him split the 2018-19 campaign between the Rangers and the Blue Jackets.

McQuaid missed the final 15 games of the 2018-19 campaign due to a head injury.

EDGE Analysis

McQuaid was unable to suit up during the postseason, making him a rather disappointing trade deadline addition for a team that went all in on a deep playoff run. The 32-year-old blueliner should get some offers come free agency, probably in the range of the $2.75 million he earned this season. Not exactly an offensive force, he's only reached the 15-point mark once in his career, McQuaid won't provide much in term of value in most fantasy formats.

McQuaid (head) didn't travel to Boston with his teammates ahead of Thursday's Game 1 against the Bruins, Brian Hedger of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McQuaid has been sidelined since the end of March with a suspected concussion, and there's still no telling when he might be ready to return. The gritty blueliner will need to be cleared to practice before getting the green light to rejoin the lineup, so he should be considered out indefinitely until that occurs.

McQuaid (head) isn't in the projected lineup for Tuesday's Game 4 against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

McQuaid has been sidelined since March 30 due to a head injury and the Blue Jackets have yet to release any details regarding a potential timetable for his recovery. Either way, the veteran blueliner only totaled seven points in 50 appearances during the regular season, so there's no reason for fantasy owners to keep tabs on his availability.

McQuaid (head) will not be in Sunday's lineup against the Lightning, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As he's expected to have a concussion, McQuaid's return is still a bit of a mystery. He has no clear timetable to get back to action but his next chance will be Tuesday for Game 4.

McQuaid (head) is still without a return timetable, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Speaking to the media Saturday, Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen offered no update on McQuaid, as the Columbus defenseman remains sidelined with a suspected concussion. Having already missed the first two games -- both Columbus wins --, it seems as though McQuaid won't be taking to the ice anytime soon.

McQuaid (head) didn't travel with the team for Games 1 and 2 versus Tampa Bay on Wednesday and Friday, Brian Hedger of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While McQuaid is still expected to be out long term, the fact that he didn't make the trip confirms he will miss the next two games. At this point, the blueliner could be facing the prospect of missing the postseason entirely and should be considered doubtful at best when the club returns to Columbus for Games 3 and 4. In order to bolster their blue-line depth, the Jackets promoted Adam Clendening from AHL Cleveland.

McQuaid (head) has not shown signs of progress in his recovery, Brian Hedger of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McQuaid last played Mar. 28 and considering his slow recovery, the defenseman will likely start the playoffs on the shelf, unlikely to be fit to play in Columbus' first game, scheduled for Wednesday.

McQuaid (head) isn't expected to make the journey to New York for the start of the team's two-game road trip Friday and Saturday, Jeff Svoboda of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barring a change in that storyline, McQuaid can be ruled out for the remainder of the regular season. The Blue Jackets are in a tight race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but McQuaid's role in the run is a rather minor one, having collected just two points over 14 games since joining the squad. The playoffs fire up next Wednesday, which would mark McQuaid's next opportunity to return should Columbus secure a postseason spot.

McQuaid (head) is day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's game against the Bruins, Brian Hedger of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This effectively rules out McQuaid for the upcoming contest, which leaves two more regular-season games for the defenseman to possibly draw into. There are seven healthy blueliners on the active roster for Columbus, which probably buys time for the fiery competitor to get healthy ahead of the postseason.