Little (concussion) has been ruled out against the Islanders on Sunday, Mitchell Clinton of JetsTV reports.

EDGE Analysis

Little took the ice in a non-contact jersey Sunday, which could open the door for him to make his season debut in Tuesday's clash with Pittsburgh. The center figures to slot into a top-six role as soon as he is cleared to play, which will give him solid fantasy value playing alongside Kyle Connor and Patrik Laine.

Little (concussion) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's Opening Night matchup with the Rangers, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Little remains without a specific timeline to return, which likely means he will miss the entirety of Winnipeg's four-game road trip, though no official announcement has come from the team. In the Edmonton native's stead, Andrew Copp will slot into a second-line role alongside goal scorers Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor. Once cleared to play, Little should retake his spot in the lineup, as well as joining the second power-play unit.

Little is in the NHL's concussion protocol ahead of Thursday's season opener against the Rangers, Mitchell Clinton of JetsTV reports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although the Jets have yet to release an expected timetable for Little's recovery, the 31-year-old pivot should be considered a longshot at best for Thursday's game against the Rangers and Friday's matchup with New Jersey at this point. Mark Letestu will likely round out the Jets' bottom six until Little is cleared to return.

Little suffered an upper-body injury in Sunday's preseason finale.

EDGE Analysis

Little is slated to take on a bottom-six role for the Jets this season, though could earn a promotion into the first two lines if injuries pop-up during the year. With the center banged up, it could open the door for Adam Lowry or J.C. Lipon to earn a spot on the 23-man roster for Opening Night against the Rangers on Thursday.

Little scored a shorthanded goal in Saturday's 3-2 Game 6 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

The Jets' forward scored with 38 seconds remaining in regulation to cut St. Louis' lead to a single goal, but that would be as close as Little and the Jets would get in what was an elimination game for the visitors. The 31-year-old finishes the playoffs with a goal and two assists in six games.

Little registered an assist and three hits in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Blues in Game 3 of their first-round series.

EDGE Analysis

After ending the regular season on a 13-game pointless skid, Little has two helpers in his last three outings. He had 41 points in 82 games this year, his eighth straight non-lockout season at 40-plus points, but his 62 hits would indicate that physicality isn't something to expect with the 31-year-old forward.

Little notched an assist in Wednesday's Game 1 matchup with St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Little shook off a 13-game pointless streak, but he still hasn't found the back of the net since March 12 versus San Jose. Considering the Edmonton native has put a meager four shots on goal in his previous six outings, it shouldn't come as a surprise that he's been unable to get one past the keeper. If he continues to have Patrik Laine on his right wing, Little should get some opportunities to find open ice and get out of his drought.

Little provided a helper in an 8-1 win over the Hurricanes on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Little had the secondary assist on defenseman Ben Chiarot's first-period goal. The helper snapped Little's five-game point drought. He's seen his role reduced with the addition of Kevin Hayes. Little is up to 40 points in 67 games, the eighth straight season he's reached that mark, excluding the lockout-shortened 2012-13 campaign. However, as the veteran forward occupies a third-line spot, his scoring is likely to be inconsistent over the remainder of the season.

Little saw a drastic drop in minutes against Minnesota on Tuesday (a near season-low 12:51), as his spot on the second line goes to trade acquisition Kevin Hayes.

EDGE Analysis

As soon as Hayes was brought in from the Rangers, it spelled bad news for Little, who had been playing with the likes of Patrik Laine. Without a world-class sniper on his wing, the Edmonton native could struggle to produce, though he needs just one more point to register a sixth straight 40-plus point campaign.

Little's participating in Tuesday's warmup, suggesting he'll take the ice against the Sharks, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Little missed the game-day skate Tuesday, but whatever kept him out of that won't force him to miss any game action. He's built up some nice momentum with five points in the past four games, and Winnipeg's second-line center will have an opportunity to keep rolling in this home contest.