Eakin earned his first point of the year -- an assist -- in a 3-1 loss to Detroit on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Manitoba native missed the first 17 games of the season with a knee injury and finally cracked the scoresheet after a sluggish start. Eakin has averaged nearly 16 minutes of ice time while spending most of his shifts skating with one (or both) of superstars Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin -- an assignment that couldn't get much better for the 25-year-old. He's flanked the big boys at times over the past four seasons and hasn't exactly blown up, however, maxing out at 40 points two years ago, so owners should temper their expectations.

Eakin will make his season debut Thursday against the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old center returning is a big deal for Dallas and could be a great pickup for fantasy owners. However, drop him into your roster with caution in this first tilt. It could take him a bit to get back up to speed.

Eakin (knee) could make his season debut Thursday against Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin returned to practice wearing a no-contact jersey Tuesday, and evidently made enough progress during Wednesday's workout to give himself a chance to return to Dallas' lineup against the Avalanche. The 25-year-old pivot should be considered questionable for Thursday's contest, but owners interested in slotting him into their daily lineups can check back for confirmation on his status ahead of puck drop.

Eakin (knee) donned a no-contact jersey for Tuesday's practice

EDGE Analysis

Eakin will need to be cleared for contact before returning to game action, but his presence on the ice for Tuesday's team workout is undoubtedly a big step in the right direction for his rehabilitation. Owners keeping tabs on the 25-year-old forward's recovery from a knee injury can expect another update on his status once he's able to shed the no-contact jersey and return to a full practice with his teammates.

Eakin (knee) is on injured reserve, according to the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin is expected to be sidelined until early November with a knee injury, so this move will give the Stars additional roster flexibility for the duration of the 25-year-old forward's lengthy absence. Once healthy, Eakin will probably slot into a bottom-six role, but could see additional ice time on one of Dallas' power-play units, cushioning his fantasy value in all formats.

Eakin was diagnosed with a knee injury Saturday and will be out for six weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin reportedly sustained the injury in practice Friday. His extended absence will certainly hurt the Stars when it comes to draws as the center was the team leader in faceoff wins in two of the past three seasons.

Eakin sustained a lower-body injury during practice Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin isn't expected to practice Saturday, but shouldn't be sidelined for long, as the Stars don't seem to be overly concerned about his lower-body ailment. We'll provide an update on the 25-year-old forward's status once he's cleared to return to practice.

Eakin's first goal of the playoffs ties up the series at 2-2.

EDGE Analysis

Despite winning just 31 percent of his faceoffs, Eakin played the hero, scoring on his only shot on goal in 20:01 of ice time. The checking center is not usually counted on for offensive production, but it couldn't have come at a better time.

Eakin tallied three assists in Sunday's loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin factored into all of Dallas' offense and finished the tilt with a plus-3 rating, but it ultimately wasn't enough as they fell in overtime. The 24-year-old has yet to find twine himself in the postseason, but he's still been productive with seven helpers in eight games.

Eakin lit the lamp on six shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old was able to extend point streak to a season-high five games, amassing four markers and three apples in that span. This was only the second time this year that Eakin had six or more shots on goal, and the aggressive play may continue as long as the center skates next to Jamie Benn and Patrick Sharp on the first line (Tyler Seguin is out 3-to-4 weeks with a cut Achilles). The 2009 third-round pick is a nice play in the meantime.