MacKenzie (shoulder) has retired from the NHL, George Richards of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although MacKenzie will no longer be involved as a player, the 37-year-old vet has already transitioned into the second stage of his NHL career as an assistant coach for the Panthers. The 1999 fifth-round pick will retire having racked up 51 goals and 125 points in 611 appearances during his illustrious 16-year career.

MacKenzie (shoulder) underwent surgery on his injured shoulder and will be sidelined indefinitely, the team announced Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

While the Panthers described the surgery as successful, it's certainly a possibility that MacKenzie will have to hang up his skates considering he is 37 years of age. The veteran will almost certainly miss the bulk of the 2018-19 campaign, if not the whole thing, and could be hard pressed to make his way back into the lineup. Selected in the fifth round of the 1999 NHL Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers, the Ontario native has played in 611 NHL games in which he has compiled 51 goals, 74 assists and 337 PIM.

As expected, the Panthers placed MacKenzie (shoulder) on injured reserve Friday, George Richards of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

MacKenzie will be sidelined indefinitely once he undergoes shoulder surgery after the Panthers return from their trip to Finland, so this move doesn't come as a surprise. The veteran forward can be ignored in all fantasy formats.

MacKenzie will undergo shoulder surgery and is expected to miss a significant chunk of time, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

MacKenzie has been sidelined since Opening Night against the Lightning. Unable to practice due to his absence, it appears the center and the team decided surgery was the best course of action. Look for the 37-year-old to be placed on injured reserve in the coming days in order to free up a roster spot.

MacKenzie (upper body) did not participate in Monday's practice, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team was hopeful MacKenzie would return for last Saturday's game against the Canucks, but the 37-year-old has yet to rejoin the team in practice. Even once MacKenzie is fully healthy it is not a guarantee that he starts with the success of the Panthers fourth line being centered by rookie Juho Lammikko.

Mackenzie (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game Saturday against Vancouver, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 37-year-old forward is still dealing with an upper-body injury, and the Panthers have yet to release any information regarding a specific timetable for his recovery. Juho Lammikko will continue to occupy a bottom-six role until MacKenzie is given the green light to return.

MacKenzie (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's home opener against the Blue Jackets, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Bob Boughner is hopeful MacKenzie will be able to return to action Saturday against Vancouver, but at this point he should probably be considered questionable at best for that contest. Either way, the veteran pivot only totaled three goals and 14 points in 75 games last campaign, so there's no reason for fantasy owners to keep tabs on his status.

MacKenzie (upper body) is likely to miss Thursday's home opener versus Columbus, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

MacKenzie left Saturday's game in the first period, with what was initially thought of as a minor injury. However, given the news that the 37-year-old veteran is doubtful for Thursday's contest, perhaps there was more damage done than originally thought. However, another update is likely to come ahead of Thursday's clash that will confirm MacKenzie's status moving forward.

MacKenzie (upper body) left Saturday's game against the Lightning and will not return, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

MacKenzie left the game during the first period and the team decided to hold him out for the rest of the night. Fortunately, Florida doesn't play again until Thursday against the Blue Jackets, so he should have plenty of time to recover. Another update on the severity of his injury could be available after the game.

MacKenzie posted just three goals and 14 points during the 2017-18 season.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old center averaged just 11:18 of ice time per game this season and virtually none of it on the power play. He also recorded just 86 shots on goal and finished with a minus-9 rating. MacKenzie has never been a big fantasy asset, but at this point his value is fairly nonexistent.