Coach John Hynes indicated Wednesday that he will determine a starter after Thursday's morning skate, Tom Gulitti of the Record reports. "Whether I play tomorrow or Saturday we still haven't determined, but I believe I should be available for both games," said Schneider on the situation.

EDGE Analysis

If the news of Scott Wedgewood's impending return to the minors wasn't enough to suggest he's finally healthy, the statements following Wednesday's practice should. The team should activate him from injured reserve in advance of Thursday's contest, so expect another update when that occurs.

Schneider (knee) could return to action as soon as Thursday against the Panthers, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Such an outcome would hinge on things going well for Schneider at practice Wednesday, with the goalie noting Tuesday that a Thursday return is plausible, but if that doesn't happen, he'd zero in on manning the New Jersey net Saturday against the Lightning.

Schneider (knee) has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to March 4 and assigned to AHL Albany for conditioning. He will practice with Albany Monday and return to the Devils on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Schneider's return seems to be drawing near, and assuming all goes well with the practices Monday and Tuesday, there could be a shot of him playing as early as Tuesday evening against the Bruins. Further updates on the star netminder's status should surface as that date approaches.

Schneider (knee) has been ruled out through Sunday's game against Carolina, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

On the plus side, Schneider could practice fully by Friday and then possibly target a return to action as soon as Tuesday against Boston.

Schneider (knee) will not be available for New Jersey's next two games, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schneider is thus ruled out for Thursday's game against the Penguins, as well as Friday's contest against the Caps. Meanwhile, coach John Hynes relayed Tuesday that he is not planning on Schneider playing Sunday against the Hurricanes, but such a scenario has not been totally ruled out just yet.

While there's no official timetable, Rich Chere of The Star-Ledger surmises that Schneider (knee) could return as early as this week after taking shots from goalie coach Chris Terreri on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The Devils certainly have no reason to rush back their star netminder, but fantasy owners surely await his return anxiously. Expect another update as he closes in on a target date, but Sunday's development bodes well for a return in the near future.

Schneider (knee) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 MCL sprain and will be reevaluated in two weeks, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schneider has been one of the few bright spots for the Devils this season, posting a 2.17 GAA and .923 save percentage, albeit with a 26-23-6 record. Given that his team's playoff chances took a major hit the past few weeks, Schneider probably won't be rushed back into action and may even be done for the season. Keith Kinkaid figures to get most of the starts, with Yann Danis serving as the top backup.

Schneider (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Sunday's home game against the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Schneider's owners will hope his injury isn't overly serious, as he's been fantastic this season, compiling a 26-23-6 record with an impressive 2.17 GAA and .923 save percentage in 55 appearances. The 29-year-old netminder will be evaluated by the Devils' medical staff Saturday, meaning Schneider's owners can expect an update on his status Sunday.

Schneider stopped 15 of 18 shots Friday against Dallas before leaving the game at 2:05 of the third period due with an apparent leg injury.

EDGE Analysis

Schneider stretched awkwardly to rob Jason Spezza and appeared to injure himself on the goal post as he came across. The workhorse will be re-evaluated over the weekend, but any injury would be a big blow to the Devils' playoff hopes. Schneider owns a 26-23-6 record on the season with a .923 save percentage and is the main reason New Jersey is even in playoff contention right now.

Schneider will be between the pipes in Friday's road game against the Stars, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schneider hasn't played well of late, compiling a 1-4-0 record with an ugly 3.50 GAA and .871 save percentage in his last five appearances. Things are unlikely to get bet better Friday, as Schneider will draw into a highly unfavorable road matchup with a Stars club averaging an impressive 3.16 goals per game at home this season, fourth in the NHL.