Schlemko (hand) was recalled to the Canadiens on Saturday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko played two games for AHL Laval in order to prepare him for his first NHL game play since the 2016-17 season. The 30-year-old blueliner logged 18 points, 118 shots on goal and 112 blocked shots last campaign while solidifying a place on the power play. His next chance to play will be Monday against the Blue Jackets.

The Canadiens assigned Schlemko (hand) to AHL Laval on a conditioning stint Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko has yet to make his season debut with the Canadiens due to a hand injury, so this loan to Montreal's minor-league affiliate will give him an opportunity to play himself into game shape before entering the big club's lineup. Schlemko was a solid source of offense for the Sharks from the blue line last campaign, notching two goals and 16 assists in 62 games.

Schlemko (hand) will accompany the club on its two-game road trip.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko has yet to suit up for the Habs this season, but was able to join his teammates on the ice for practice Monday. It has been a long recovery for the defenseman as he appeared to be nearing a return in mid-October before undergoing on additional surgery. Once given the all-clear, the 30-year-old will likely replace Joe Morrow in the lineup.

Schlemko (hand) was on the ice Monday with strength and conditioning coach Pierre Allard, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko, who under surgery to remove a bone fragment from his right hand Oct. 18, is coming up on the fourth week of rehabilitation. The original prognosis set his recovery time at four weeks. The 30-year-old defenseman, who posted two goals, 16 assists and was plus-4 in 62 games for the Sharks last season, should step into a nightly role once he's deemed ready to play.

Schlemko (hand) has returned to the injured reserve list, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

The move to IR was an expected one for Schlemko, as his current 2-to-3 week timetable dictates that the Canadiens will probably want to replace him on the active roster with a more able body. The 30-year-old blueliner has not suited up for a game since joining the Habs and the team could really use him as it continues to skid at the start of the campaign.

Schlemko (hand) will be sidelined 3-4 weeks after having surgery to remove a bone fragment from his hand.

EDGE Analysis

Losing Schlemko is just the latest development in what could certainly be described as an ongoing saga. The 30-year-old was taken off injured reserve following a conditioning stint in AHL Laval -- which forced the team to waive veteran Mark Streit. Yet it seems Schlemko was not fully healed and NHL rules will prevent him from going back on IR until Friday, forcing the team to carry an injured player on the 23-man roster. With Streit no longer with the organization, the Habs will likely call-up a player from the minors once they have room on the roster.

Schlemko (hand) did not join the team for its West Coast road trip, as he continues to struggle with his hand injury.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko was sent to the minors on a conditioning assignment and was recalled after just one game, which indicated he was back to 100 percent. The Habs even went so far as to waive blueliner Mark Streit to clear space on the 23-man roster for Schlemko. However, it seems that the 30-year-old was unable to make the trip out west, seemingly having suffered a setback in his recovery.

Schlemko (hand) is back with the Habs on Saturday, having completed his conditioning assignment.

EDGE Analysis

This was an extremely short conditioning stint, as Schlemko had been sent down to AHL Laval on Friday. Schlemko has yet to make his Canadiens debut, but that could be forthcoming now that he's been cleared following conditioning.

Schlemko (hand) was reassigned to AHL Laval on a conditioning assignment Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko will suit up right away, as the Rocket are in action Friday against AHL Binghamton. The Canadiens will square off with Toronto on Saturday, which may be a little too soon for the blueliner to slot back into the lineup, but it appears he is trending in the right direction.

Schlemko (hand) participated in morning skate Tuesday, and coach Claude Julien said the defenseman is getting closer to his return, the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

The earliest that Schlemko could return is Saturday versus the Maple Leafs, and it's worth noting that the 30-year-old still doesn't have a concrete timetable for his return. Still, it's encouraging that he's no longer showing on injured reserve, per the Habs' official site.