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.

DeMelo notched an assist, three hits and two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo helped out on a Paul Stastny goal in the third period. This was DeMelo's second assist in as many games in March, coming after a five-game point drought. The defenseman has mainly played a defensive role in the top four this season. He's at eight points, 72 hits, 68 blocked shots, 45 shots on net, 22 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 49 contests.

DeMelo served two assists in a 5-3 win over the Kraken on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo helped out on Dominic Toninato's shorthanded goal in the first period before assisting on Kyle Connor's game-ender. The defenseman was brought off the IR (lower body injury) on Feb. 2, and had not scored in the five games since until this performance.

DeMelo (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo practiced in a regular jersey Monday, indicating he is trending in the right direction in his return from injury. The 28-year-old has missed the last five games, but it seems likely he could return Tuesday versus the Wild.

DeMelo (lower body) practiced in a regular jersey Monday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

While it's far from a guarantee, the fact that DeMelo was cleared for contact is certainly a step in the right direction. If the defenseman is held out versus the Flyers on Tuesday, he will have until after the All-Star break to get back to 100 percent.