Brassard (hip) is nearing a return to action, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Brassard skated Sunday and head coach Mike Yeo said the center is "very close" to returning, though the next two days will be key to determine whether he'll be available to face the Kraken. Brassard has four goals and seven assists across 18 games this season.

Brassard (lower body) is not expected to play in Tuesday's clash with the Capitals, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Brassard was able to participate in the game-day skate was certainly a step in the right direction and could clear the way for him to return to practice following the Christmas break. Whenever the natural center does rejoin the lineup, he is unlikely to challenge for more than a bottom-six role, which will limit him to mid-range fantasy value at best.

Brassard (lower body) is slated to miss at least another week, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Brassard has already been sidelined for two games and is set to miss another three, he should be a candidate for injured reserve if the Flyers need the roster spot. Injuries have limited the veteran center to just 18 games this season in which he recorded four goals, seven assists and 22 shots while averaging 13:37 of ice time.

Brassard (lower body) will not play Saturday versus the Coyotes, Olivia Reiner of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brassard will miss a second straight game with the injury. He's also missed six contests previously with what appears to be a lingering injury, so he could be in and out of the lineup frequently. His next chance to play is Tuesday against the Devils.

Brassard will not play versus Vegas on Friday due to his lingering lower-body issue, Giana Han of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports

EDGE Analysis

Brassard was just one match back from a six-game stint on the shelf due to his lower-body issue. It appears this will be an ongoing issue that the team will have to manage moving forward. With Brassard out, Max Willman figures to take his place in the bottom six.

Brassard (lower body) will be in the lineup against the Devils on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Brassard will be back in action following a six-game stint on injured reserve due to his lower-body problem. Prior to getting hurt, the Quebec native racked up two goals and two helpers in his previous three contests but will slide into a fourth-line role in his return, thereby limiting his minutes though he could link up with one of the power-play units.

Brassard (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Brassard was already expected to miss games Sunday versus the Lightning and Monday versus the Flyers, which would run his absence up to six contests. This is just a procedural move, and it shouldn't have an effect on Brassard's timeline to return.

Brassard (lower body) will miss at least two more games, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brassard suffered the lower-body injury Nov. 23 and has since missed four games. The center, who tallied four goals and seven assists in 17 games before getting hurt, figures to return in the later part of next week.

Brassard's injury was clarified as a hip problem by general manager Chuck Fletcher who also indicated the center could be facing an extended absence, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brassard was already expected to be unavailable versus the Rangers on Wednesday but now it seems it could be even longer than that, though Fletcher didn't provide any more specifics on Brassard's timeline. In 17 games this season, the veteran center has tallied four goals and seven assists, including four multi-point games. Depending on the severity of Brassard's injury, he could find himself on injured reserve in the coming days.

Brassard (lower body) will be out least 7-10 days, Taryn Hatcher of NBC Sports Phildelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

The news effectively rules Brassard out for at least the next four games with a potential return coming Dec. 5 against Tampa Bay. He suffered the injury Tuesday against the Lightning.