Kukan will sign with a team in Switzerland's National League for the 2022-23 campaign.

EDGE Analysis

Kukan has yet to sign a contract with a Swiss team, but the ZSC Lions appear to be the front runner to land the 28-year-old defender. Assuming Kukan doesn't return to North America in the future, he'll finish his NHL career having collected five goals and 30 points through 153 appearances with the Blue Jackets.

Kukan had two goals and an assist in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Kukan opened the scoring 4:47 into the opening frame and gave Columbus a 3-2 lead 3:28 into the second. He added a helper on Brendan Gaunce's tally later in the middle frame. Kukan came into this one with just three points in 16 games this season, so he doubled his point total with this productive effort. He's never cracked double-digit points in a season, so don't expect a repeat performance from the stay-at-home defenseman any time soon.

Kukan picked up an assist in Thursday's overtime win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Kukan has held down a fairly consistent spot on the blue line since returning from a fractured wrist in early January, playing in 11 of the Blue Jackets' last 15 games, but unsurprisingly that role hasn't translated into much production. The 28-year-old has one goal and three points in 13 total games on the season with 10 PIM, 11 hits, 12 blocked shots, 16 shots on goal and a plus-1 rating, but with Gavin Bayreuther (undisclosed) having to leave Thursday's win early, Kukan could be leaned on more heavily in the short term.

Kukan (wrist) will be in the lineup versus Tampa Bay on Tuesday, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.

EDGE Analysis

It will be the first game for Kukan, and just the second of the season, since Oct. 25 versus Dallas due to his wrist problem. Considering the defenseman managed just five points in each of the previous three campaigns, fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on him playing a significant offensive role, even with Zach Werenski (COVID-19 protocols) unavailable.

Kukan (wrist) will not participate in Thursday's contest against Nashville, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.

EDGE Analysis

Kukan is still recovering from the wrist injury he suffered in October. The 28-year-old is no longer designated to injured reserve. His return could be as imminent as Saturday against Carolina but his medical eligibility will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.

Kukan (wrist) was spotted in practice Sunday, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Kukan's appearance in practice is a positive sign, as he suffered a fractured wrist in late October. As a result of the injury, the Swiss defenseman has made just two appearances for Columbus in 2021-22.

Kukan suffered a fractured wrist in Monday's game against Dallas and was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. He's expected to miss eight weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Kukan suited up in two games with Columbus this season, posting a plus-2 rating while averaging 14:49 of ice time. With this injury, he's expected to be out until at least late December and may not return until 2022. Adam Boqvist (undisclosed) or Scott Harrington should fill in during Kukan's absence.

Kukan scored his first goal of the season on two shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old defenseman has been very productive lately by his standards, collecting four points in the last eight games while adding 10 blocked shots, nine hits, eight shots on goal and a plus-4 rating. He remains well behind Seth Jones and Zach Werenski for offensive opportunities on the Columbus blue line, but Kukan appears to be solidifying his spot in the regular lineup, a big step forward for a guy who has yet to play more than 33 NHL games in a single season.

Kukan posted an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Kukan had a hand in getting the puck to the front of the net, where officials eventually ruled Alexandre Texier scored a goal without interfering with Red Wings netminder Jonathan Bernier. The assist is Kukan's first point in four games this year. The 27-year-old blueliner has added six blocked shots and a plus-1 rating from his third-pairing role. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect much from Kukan, whose career high in points in five, set in each of the last two seasons.

Kukan (knee) will be ready to go when the Blue Jackets face off with the Maple Leafs in the playoffs, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Kukan will be available when the playoffs kick off, the fact that Seth Jones (ankle) is also cleared to play could land Kukan firmly in the press box. In 33 regular-season outings for Columbus this year, the 26-year-old notched one goal, four helpers and 51 shots while averaging a mere 15:58 of ice time. Even if he is in the lineup, the defenseman's limited offensive upside makes him a low-end option in DFS contests and a non-starter in playoff pools.