Dvorak (lower body) is set to make his 2018-19 debut against the Panthers on Tuesday, Dave Vest of the Coyotes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite the fact that Dvorak hasn't played in an NHL game since March 29, 2018, he could get a look at a top-six role right out the gate. With his nearly 11-month stint on the shelf over, the Illinois native could still put up 15-20 points before the end of the season and could be in line for a spot on the power play as well.

Dvorak (lower body) was called up from AHL Tuscon on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Dvorak has been out all season, and was recently sent down to the AHL for a conditioning stint. He played two games with the Roadrunners, which seems to indicate he may be ready to join the Coyotes' lineup soon. Arizona is in action Tuesday against the Panthers, which will be the 23-year-old's first chance to play.

The Coyotes assigned Dvorak (lower body) to AHL Tuscon for conditioning purposes Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Dvorak got rid of his non-contact jersey over a week ago, and a conditioning stint is the final stage in his recovery since he'll finally get some game action. Tuscon doesn't play until Wednesday, so it appears the earliest Dvorak will be able to join the Coyotes will be Thursday versus the Canucks.

Dvorak (lower body) was on the ice without a non-contact jersey Thursday morning, Craig Morgan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dvorak was placed on non-roster injured reserve with a lower-body issue ahead of the 2018-19 season, and then he underwent surgery for a torn pectoral muscle in mid-October. All had been quiet on the recovery front for Dvorak until this huge development that he's ready for contact. We'll circle back when there's a more definitive timetable for Dvorak's return.

Dvorak will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery Friday for a torn pectoral muscle.

EDGE Analysis

Dvorak was reportedly making progress in his return from a lower-body injury that kept him shelved to begin the campaign, but he injured his pectoral during practice and will now have to start rehab over for the new issue. The team has not placed a timetable on his return, so signs of progress should begin to clue us in on when he's beginning to draw closer.

The Coyotes placed Dvorak (lower body) on injured reserve Tuesday, Dave Vest of the Coyotes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dvorak missed the entirety of training camp due to a lower-body injury, and he still hasn't returned to practice with his teammates, which suggests he's probably not particularly close to being cleared for game action. Lawson Crouse or Barrett Hayton will likely take on a bottom-six role until Dvorak is ready to rock.

Dvorak (lower body) is unlikely to be healthy enough to start the season for the Coyotes on Oct. 4 according to Craig Morgan of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Dvorak has missed the entirety of the preseason already and is a longshot to be healthy enough for the team's season opener according to the team's general manager John Chayka. Chayka also mentioned that Dvorak has yet to return to team practices. Although he should not miss too much time to begin the regular season, the team seems cautious about the status of the former second-round draft pick.

Dvorak (lower body) will not play in Sunday's preseason game versus the Golden Knights, Dave Vest of the Coyotes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dvorak continues to nurse a preseason lower-body injury and has yet to skate in training camp. Coyotes' head coach Rick Tocchet did not provide any details regarding an expected return date, saying only that the team has seen "encouraging stuff" but the 22-year-old's recovery remains a "process".

The Coyotes still aren't sure when Dvorak (lower body) will be able to join the team for training camp, Craig Morgan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

While no specifics were relayed, Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet said, "We had some encouraging stuff but it's still a process we have to go through with Dvo." Projected for top-six duty after notching 15 goals and 22 assists over 78 games -- albeit with a minus-19 rating -- in 2017-18, Dvorak could end up being a solid middle-round draft choice for fantasy gamers. People naturally tend to shy away from players on losing teams, but that might be a mistake when it comes to the 2014 second-round (58th overall) draft pick. However, he needs to get healthy before we can get super excited about his fantasy prospects.

Dvorak is considered day-to-day with a lower-body issue, Craig Morgan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dvorak will be held out of the start of training camp and seems unlikely to suit up for the first preseason contest against the Golden Knights on Sunday. Considering the center is labeled as day-to-day, it would appear he should be ready to go when the regular season start Oct. 4 versus Dallas.