Byfuglien (ankle) ditched the non-contact jersey at practice Monday and is trending toward a return to the lineup versus San Jose on Tuesday, Brian Munz of TSN 1290 Winnipeg reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byfuglien will need to avoid any setbacks at practice Monday and Tuesday, but if all goes according to plan, he should slot into the lineup against the Sharks. The towering netminder will need to be activated off injured reserve, which will almost certainly see Sami Niku shipped back down to the minors.

Byfuglien (ankle) wore a non-contact jersey during Saturday's morning skate, NHL.com's Scott Billeck reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byfuglien won't be available for Saturday's matchup with the Ducks, but his recovery is clearly trending in the right direction. The 33-year-old blueliner was recently upgraded to day-to-day by head coach Paul Maurice, which suggests he could be ready to return as soon as Tuesday against the Sharks.

Byfuglien (ankle) skated Thursday and was labeled day-to-day by coach Paul Maurice, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byfuglien won't be ready in time for Thursday's clash with Columbus, but a day-to-day designation does open the door for him to be activated against Anaheim on Saturday. Once given the green light to play, the towering blueliner will need to be activated off injured reserve, which will almost certainly send Sami Niku back to AHL Manitoba.

Byfuglien (ankle) did not travel with the team and will miss the next two road games, Brian Munz of TSN 1290 Winnipeg reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byfuglien is reportedly nearing his return after missing the last 10 games with his ankle injury. The bruising blueliner has 29 points in 33 games while averaging 24:30 of ice time per game. Needless to say, he's one of the most important skaters in Winnipeg and will get back to making an impact on a nightly basis upon his return.

Byfuglien (ankle) should be ready to return soon, Ted Wyman of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byfuglien missed 10 straight games leading up to the All-Star break, and it's going on four weeks since the hulking defenseman went on injured reserve. Injuries aside, it's been a stellar campaign for Byfuglien, as he's maintained a career-high 0.91 points-per-game pace through 32 contests. His next chance to play will arrive Monday for a road game against the Flyers.

Byfuglien (ankle) is on injured reserve according to the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Byfuglien is expected to be out until after the All-Star break so placing him on injured reserve makes sense. The transaction opens up a roster spot, but the Jets have not announced a corresponding move. Byfuglien's owners should keep close tabs on who Winnipeg elects to promote, as whoever it is could be worth picking up until Big Buff is ready to return.

Coach Paul Maurice said Byfuglien (ankle) will sit out until at least after the All-Star break, which ends Jan. 28, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byfuglien left Saturday's game versus the Wild late in the third period and didn't return. The injury is more serious than expected and will heavily impact the Jets both offensively and defensively. Byfuglien will have to sit out the All-Star Game, which he was on pace to make with 29 points -- 16 on the power play -- in 32 games while logging a whopping 24:30 per outing. Jacob Trouba figures to slot into the Jets' top defensive pairing in the meantime.

Byfuglien sustained a possbile left ankle injury in Saturday's 3-1 home loss to the Wild, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun

EDGE Analysis

As noted by official Wild beat writer Dan Myers, Byfuglien was observed retreating to the bench and down the tunnel in "awfully slow" fashion during the third period. We'll wait to hear more from the team about the brawny blueliner's condition, but it's worth noting that he logged a power-play assist over 19:56 of ice time before departing.

Byfuglien was issued a $2,500 fine for slashing the Flames Johnny Gaudreau, per the Department of Player Safety.

EDGE Analysis

The good news for fantasy owners is Byfuglien won't be handed a suspension for the incident. The blueliner has racked up 11 points in his previous 10 outings, including four scored with the man advantage, where he is logging 3:22 of ice time per game.

Byfuglien scored a goal against the Sharks on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

With his tally, Byfuglien ended a five-game goal drought -- though he notched eight helpers during that stretch. The blueliner is a lock to keep racking up big minutes, as he is averaging 24:38 of ice time that includes 3:23 with the man advantage.