McQuaid (leg) will rejoin the lineup against Montreal on Wednesday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

McQuaid has been sidelined for the past 36 games due to his leg ailment -- although he was medically cleared in late December. It took Kevan Miller picking up an illness for the Bruins to decide it was time to activate McQuaid off injured reserve. Look for the defenseman to slot into the third pairing alongside Matt Grzelcyk.

McQuaid (leg) is healthy, but he won't be in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

McQuaid is still technically listed on injured reserve, but he'll be officially activated as soon as coach Bruce Cassidy wants to reinsert him into the lineup. Either way, fantasy owners shouldn't need to concern themselves with the 31-year-old blueliner's status, as his distinct lack of offensive upside keeps him off the radar in all but the deepest of fantasy formats.

McQuaid (leg) won't play Saturday against the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

We suspect that he could have played Saturday, if needed, but with the team's other blue line members healthy and playing well, McQuaid will sit this one out. His next opportunity to play will arrive after the holiday break, when the Bruins host Ottawa on Wednesday.

McQuaid (leg) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

If McQuaid is available Saturday, the Bruins would have a tough choice to make, unless they decide to roll with seven blueliners against Detroit. Matt Grzelcyk, who has been filling in while McQuaid bounces back from a broken fibula, has played well of late, so coach Bruce Cassidy is faced with a difficult lineup call now that his team's back line corps is getting healthy.

McQuiad (leg) has been ruled out against the Jets on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

While he won't suit up versus Winnipeg, McQuaid could be available for Saturday's matchup with the Red Wings. It's been a long road back for the defenseman, who last played Oct. 19 -- missing a total of 26 games so far. Matt Grzelcyk and Kevan Miller would seem to be the most likely candidates to get bounced from the lineup once McQuaid is given the all-clear.

McQuaid (leg) won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Sabres, Joe McDonald of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to coach Bruce Cassidy, McQuaid is getting close to returning to the lineup, but he'll have to wait for Thursday's matchup with the Jets for his next opportunity to do so. Once cleared, the 31-year-old blueliner will likely settle into a bottom-pairing role for the Bruins.

McQuaid (leg) won't play Monday night against the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Per coach Bruce Cassidy, McQuaid is getting close, so it's possible that the rugged blueliner could re-join the B's lineup as soon as Tuesday night against the Sabres. With one helper and 12 PIM in six games this season, McQuaid is not on the fantasy radar in leagues that don't factor in hits, blocks and penalty minutes, but the 6-foot-4, 212-pounder's physical play and sound positioning provide a steadying presence on the team's back line whenever he's able to play.

McQuaid (leg) is in contention to play Monday against Columbus, Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Monday will mark a week's time since McQuaid began practicing fully after breaking his leg Oct. 19. Boston should provide an additional update about McQuaid's potential to play after Monday's morning skate. If the veteran defenseman is able to go, expect him to take Matt Grzelcyk's place in the lineup, though McQuaid -- who's never scored more than three goals or 15 points in a season -- doesn't deserve much fantasy consideration.

McQuaid practiced fully Monday, which was the first time doing so since suffering a broken leg Oct. 19.

EDGE Analysis

McQuaid has been skating without contact for close to two weeks at this point and a return to the lineup seems quite close following Monday's development. While the Bruins haven't given any explicit timeline for McQuaid's return as of now, you can expect that to change as the veteran blueliner continues to practice.

McQuaid skated prior to Wednesday's practice, which was his first time on the ice since breaking his right fibula.

EDGE Analysis

The imposing blueliner suffered the injury over one month ago on Oct. 19 and Wednesday's news is a positive sign for his recovery. That said, McQuaid shouldn't be considered close to returning until he takes part in a full-contact practice, which could still be a few weeks away. Expect the Bruins to utilize a combination of players like Matt Grzelcyk, Paul Postma, and Rob O'Gara on their third defensive pairing until McQuaid is ready to go.