Devils coach John Hynes said Schneider (groin) will be off the ice Sunday with plans to get the goalie into a full practice Monday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a clear sign of progress for Schneider, who has not been in the crease since Jan. 23 against the Bruins. Hopefully a more concrete timetable for his return will be revealed after his anticipated practice at the beginning of next week.

Schneider (groin) was present for morning skate Saturday, but he will not dress for the evening's home game against the Islanders, Andrew Gross of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Devils reportedly will start Keith Kinkaid with Eddie Lacking serving as the relief option in the upcoming contest. With this team likely to make the playoffs, the luxury exists for Schneider to take the necessary precautions with his injury. Unfortunately, this won't do his fantasy owners much good.

Schneider (groin) was on the ice for an optional practice Friday, Andrew Gross of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schneider hasn't appeared in a game since Jan. 23, and he's already stated that he wants to be completely free of pain before returning. The Devils have been rotating Keith Kinkaid and Eddie Lack between the pipes in the meantime.

Schneider (groin) does not believe that he'll be ready to face the Wild on Thursday, though he said he felt good after Wednesday's practice, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to this latest report, Schneider's wishes to be "completely pain free" before making his return, which seems like a wise plan given that backup netminder Keith Kinkaid has been playing well with wins in three of the past four, and the Devils likely to earn a spot in the playoffs.

Schneider (groin) has skated the last two days and was pushed slightly harder during Tuesday's session, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schneider's status will be checked again after Wednesday, indicating he will at least miss Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets. Considering he has yet to rejoin practice, it wouldn't be surprising if he's unavailable Thursday as well. More information should arrive on the team's lead netminder as he approaches a return to the lineup. In the meantime, Keith Kinkaid and Eddie Lack will continue to keep the crease warm (or cold).

Schneider (groin) has been been moved to the injured reserve list retroactive to January 23.

EDGE Analysis

It was already noted on Sunday that Schneider wouldn't be returning for at least seven days, so this move isn't surprising. The American netminder has already missed eight games, and he's going to miss at least three more based on what we know. Keith Kinkaid is currently the top goalie on the depth chart for the Devils with Schneider out. Considering that Kinkaid has a 3.29 GAA and an .892 save percentage, New Jersey could clearly use Schneider back sooner rather than later.

Schneider (groin) won't return for at least the next seven days, Andrew Gross of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the severity of Schneider's injury he suffered Jan. 23 is still unclear, the ailment has now cost him close to a month of action, and he'll be held out of the Devils' next three tilts. The 31-year-old's next chance at returning will be Feb. 18 in a road match against Carolina, and Keith Kinkaid will likely continue starting while he's held out, with Eddie Lack behind him on the depth chart.

Schneider had a scheduled visit with a doctor Thursday regarding his groin injury, remaining off the ice and out of the workout room, Andrew Gross of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schneider has sat out five straight games since suffering the injury Jan. 23 against the Bruins. The team has yet to designate a potential return date for him, leaving the netminder's timeline cloudy moving forward. More information on his status should begin to surface once he makes an appearance at practice.

Schneider (groin) will miss a fifth straight game when the Devils take on the Senators on Tuesday, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

There's still been little indication as to how much longer Schneider might be sidelined for, so keep an eye out for updates ahead of Thursday's meeting with Calgary. Meanwhile, Keith Kinkaid has been filling in nicely for Schneider, knocking out three consecutive victories while maintaining a .928 save percentage and 1.67 GAA over that span.

Schneider (groin) did off-ice workouts at Tuesday's practice but did not skate, essentially ruling out a return to the lineup for the evening's contest in Buffalo, Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach John Hynes added that he hoped to have Schneider back on the ice Wednesday, which would be a good sign that the goalie may be able to return to the lineup as soon as Thursday for a matchup with the Flyers. In the meantime, Keith Kinkaid will maintain the starter's role for Tuesday night's game and will presumably start as long as Schneider can't go.