DeMelo (upper body) will be back in the lineup Friday in Dallas, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo has missed the last four games. He has two assists in 14 games with 29 hits and 12 blocked shots.

DeMelo (upper body) skated in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, indicating he won't be available for the evening's matchup with Minnesota, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo's only picked up two helpers through 14 games this campaign, so his continued absence will almost certainly go unnoticed in most fantasy formats. Check back for another update on the 29-year-old defender once he's cleared to rejoin the lineup.

DeMelo (upper body) will not play in Monday's matchup with Carolina, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo will be out of action for his third straight contest due to his lingering upper-body issue. Considering the defenseman has just two assists in 14 games this season, his continued absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players.

DeMelo (upper body) will not be in the lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh, according to Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Rick Bowness is hopeful DeMelo will be able to return to the lineup Monday versus Carolina. Demelo also missed Thursday's game against Anaheim -- he has two assists, 29 hits and 12 blocked shots through 14 games this season.

DeMelo won't play Thursday versus the Ducks, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear what is keeping DeMelo out of the lineup, but it's significant enough to cost him at least one game. Kyle Capobianco will slot in on the third pairing in DeMelo's usual spot. More information on DeMelo's status should be available before Saturday's game versus the Penguins.

DeMelo earned a shorthanded assist, three hits and three blocked shots in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo got on the scoresheet for the first time this season when he helped out on Adam Lowry's tally late in the first period. The 29-year-old DeMelo isn't expected to produce much offense from his third-pairing spot in the lineup. He does add physicality, as he's racked up 17 hits and eight blocked shots through seven contests. He earned 13 points in 76 outings last season, including a pair of shorthanded points, so he should be a fixture in the lineup for his penalty-killing acumen.

DeMelo picked up a pair of assists Friday in a 5-3 preseason win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo is not known for his offensive outbursts as he managed only 13 points in 76 games last season with the Jets. Expect more of the same during the 2022-23 season.

DeMelo notched an assist, three hits and three blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo set up Nikolaj Ehlers for a goal at 18:49 of the first period. The assist snapped an eight-game point drought for DeMelo, who continues to play a mainly defensive role on the Jets' top pairing. The 28-year-old blueliner is up to 12 points, 98 hits, 97 blocked shots, 64 shots on net and a plus-5 rating in 67 contests this season.

DeMelo notched an assist, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo set up Jansen Harkins on the game-tying goal at 2:15 of the second period. The 28-year-old DeMelo has four assists through 10 games in March -- not bad for a defense-first blueliner. He's at 10 points, 53 shots on net, 84 hits, 78 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in 57 contests overall.

DeMelo recorded an assist, three shots on goal, three blocked shots and two hits in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo helped out on a Blake Wheeler tally in the third period. Through six games in March, DeMelo has three assists, a plus-3 rating, eight PIM, 10 blocked shots and nine hits. The 28-year-old plays more of a defensive role in the top four for the Jets -- he's posted just nine points in 53 contests, but he's added 77 hits and 75 blocked shots.