Saad (ankle) could join the Blackhawks in Toronto in time for Saturday's game, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Jeremy Colliton suggested Saad and Dylan Strome are getting closer to returning from their respective ankle injuries. It's probably no better than a 50/50 chance for either of them against the Maple Leafs -- Sunday's home game versus the Jets should be considered the more likely return date.

Saad (ankle) has resumed skating but remains without a timetable, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Saad skating is good news, but he doesn't appear particularly close to a return. The Pittsburgh native hasn't dressed since Dec. 19.

Saad (ankle) is expected to be sidelined for three weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Saad has already missed the Blackhawks' last two games, and it looks like he'll miss at least 10 more due to the ankle injury he sustained last Thursday against Winnipeg. John Quenneville is expected to get the first crack at replacing Saad on Chicago's top line Friday against the Islanders.

Saad (ankle) was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 19.

EDGE Analysis

This move was expected since Saad wasn't likely to return until Dec. 27 at the earliest. The 27-year-old forward has compiled 11 goals and eight assists over 36 games this year, and Ryan Carpenter appears in line to play in the top six in Saad's stead.

Coach Jeremy Colliton said following Thursday's game against Winnipeg that Saad (ankle) will be out "around a couple weeks," Eric Lear of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Saad suffered the injury on a hit from Luca Sbisa on Thursday in the second period and didn't return. Although there isn't a firm timetable yet regarding Saad's absence, a two-week absence would hold him out for six games. With the veteran sidelined, the only healthy depth forward on the roster currently is Dylan Sikura, and he'll likely get the first crack to join the lineup Saturday against Colorado.

Saad left Thursday's game against Winnipeg and won't return due to a right ankle injury.

EDGE Analysis

Saad was on the receiving end of a hard check from Winnipeg's Luca Sbisa and couldn't put any weight on his right leg. It's likely that Saad could be facing an extended absence, but expect the team to comment on his status in the coming days. Look for Dominik Kubalik to get a bump up to the second power-play unit for the remainder of Thursday's game.

Saad scored twice in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Saad struck at 19 seconds of the second period and 30 seconds of the third for the first two scores in the game. The pair of goals snapped a six-game point drought for the winger. He's up to 10 goals and 18 points through 33 contests this season. While somewhat streaky, the 27-year-old could be a boost to fantasy owners in deeper formats when he's scoring.

Saad potted a shorthanded goal on three shots in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Saad struck at 1:37 of the first period to give the Blackhawks a short-lived 1-0 lead. The Avalanche would run away with the game by scoring the next seven. The 27-year-old winger is on a modest three-game point streak with two goals and a helper. For the year, he's at 16 points in 26 appearances.

Saad had two assists and two PIM with a season-best plus-3 rating in Saturday's 7-2 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Saad assisted on a pair of Alexander Nylander goals in the third period for his first multi-point game of the season. The 27-year-old has hit the scoresheet in five of his last six games, accounting for three goals and three assists during that stretch. Saad has just 11 points in 19 games this season, although have of his six goals have come in the last six games.

Saad notched a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

The Maple Leafs were pressing, firing 26 shots on goal in the third period. Saad's tally stretched the Blackhawks' lead to 5-3, which proved vital when Andreas Johnsson answered in the final minute of the third, but the Maple Leafs couldn't level the score. Saad has three goals and a helper in his last four games, giving the Pennsylvania native nine points in 17 contests overall.