Schlemko (hand) is without a timetable for his return despite practicing Thursday morning.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old defenseman from Alberta was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, which obviously puts a hold on his debut with the Habs. Montreal made some significant changes to its makeup on the back line this offseason, including the acquisition of shot-blocking maven Karl Alzner, but Schlemko is more of a depth option to round out that defensive group when he's healthy.

Schlemko (hand) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The move to injured reserve guarantees that Schlemko will miss at least the first three games of the Habs' season as he continues to battle this hand ailment. Victor Mete seems to be guaranteed a spot on the Opening Night roster now, while Brandon Davidson and Joe Morrow will have the opportunity to step up in Schlemko's absence.

Schlemko (hand) is still considered day-to-day.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old blueliner's recovery reportedly hasn't progressed as quickly as expected, but there's still no reason to believe he won't be ready for the Canadiens' regular-season opener next Thursday against the Sabres. Montreal should release another update on Schlemko's status once he's able to return to practice with his teammates.

Schlemko (hand) could resume skating Monday, according to coach Claude Julien, Arpon Basu of The Athletic Montreal reports.

EDGE Analysis

The bench boss included the disclaimer that "it's far from guaranteed," yet possible that Schlemko gets back on the ice to skate Monday. Either way, fantasy owners probably aren't sweating out the status of a guy destined to have lower ownership in the first place. In fact, the 30-year-old is entering his 10th year in the league with his sixth different team, and he still has only 87 points for his career.

Schlemko missed practice Saturday due to a hand injury.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old blueliner is considered day-to-day, so this ailment shouldn't keep him sidelined for long. Schlemko was a decent contributor for the Sharks last season, notching 18 points (two goals, 16 assists) in 62 games, but he doesn't have enough offensive upside to be considered a desirable option in most season-long fantasy formats.

Schlemko joins the Canadiens after a brief stop in Vegas in exchange for a 2019 fifth round pick Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko was one of 13 defensemen taken by the Golden Knights in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft and now heads to Montreal for the 2017-18 campaign. With the Sharks last year, the blueliner notched two goals and 16 helpers in addition to blocking 112 shots. The 30-year-old's ice time dipped a little while in San Jose (16:45), but should see his minutes increase under coach Claude Julien.

Schlemko is reportedly headed to the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL Expansion Draft, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vegas GM George McPhee stated yesterday that some of the defensemen he selects will be moving to another team, so there is no guarantee that Schlemko will spend this upcoming season in the desert. The veteran defender posted just a pair of goals to go along with 16 assists in 62 games for San Jose last season. Schlemko carries a $2.1 million cap hit with him for the next three seasons and he will represent nothing more than a depth option no matter where he ends up.

Schlemko picked up a power-play goal and an assist in Tuesday's Game 4 win over Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

San Jose managed just three shots on goal in the third period, one of which was Schlemko's tally with the extra man. The lack of offense was understandable with the team already nursing a 6-0 lead, but picking up his second career playoff goal must have felt good nonetheless for the journeyman blueliner. Schlemko still hasn't skated more than 17 minutes in a game this series, so he's unlikely to contribute much in non-blowout situations.

Schlemko (lower body) will suit up against the Stars on Monday, Curtis Pashelka of the Bay Area News Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko, who has been sidelined for the Sharks' previous eight contests, was starting to get on a roll before getting hurt as he had tallied four helpers in six outings. It is unclear who the 29-year-old will bounce from the lineup, but Dylan DeMelo should probably be considered the leading candidate to serve as a healthy scratch.

Schlemko (lower body) is not quite ready to return, so the Sharks will be without him against the Ducks on Saturday, Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The folks within the Sharks community continue to hold out hope that Schlemko will be fit to return soon. He's about to miss his eighth straight contest, though, keeping Dylan DeMelo employed on the third pair with Brenden Dillon.