The Senators traded DeMelo to the Jets for a 2020 third-round pick Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Jets have been desperate for defensive depth after trading Jacob Trouba to the Rangers and seeing Dustin Byfuglien not report. DeMelo will add just that, as he's averaged 19:55 per game this year and accrued 10 points through 49 games. The right-handed shooter is a strong defender, too, with a 53.1 Corsi For percentage. The 26-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent in July. It's unclear if he'll be ready for Tuesday's game versus the Kings.

DeMelo compiled an assist, four hits and four blocked shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo has three points (all assists) over the last four games. The ex-Shark is averaging a career high in ice time at 20:01 to complement his plus-7 rating. Look no further if you're seeking a burgeoning defender for fantasy purposes.

DeMelo (finger) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo is expected to return to a prominent role following his 10-game absence, skating with Thomas Chabot on the Senators' top pairing against the Capitals. The 26-year-old blueliner has been a solid shut-down option for Ottawa this season, recording a plus-7 rating in 32 games, but he's only picked up six points over that span, so he can be ignored in standard fantasy formats.

Coach DJ Smith said he's "real hopeful" that DeMelo will play in Tuesday's game versus the Capitals, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo returned to practice for the first time Friday after recovering from a broken finger, and he worked on the top pairing with Thomas Chabot during Monday's practice, according to Hailey Salvian of The Athletic. It looks like he's on track to be activated from IR before Tuesday's clash as long as he avoids a setback.

DeMelo (finger) is expected to practice for the first time since suffering a broken finger Friday, Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo is three weeks into the 3-4 week recovery timetable he was assigned Dec. 13, so his rehab appears to be right on schedule. Once healthy, the 26-year-old, who's picked up six helpers while posting a plus-7 rating in 32 games this campaign, will return to a top-four role for the Senators.

DeMelo (hand) will be sidelined 3-4 weeks after suffering a broken finger, Hailey Salvian of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo will be on the shelf through the remainder of 2018 due to his broken finger. The blueliner's absence will likely lead to Max Lajoie earning a regular spot in the lineup, and the Senators may also opt to recall a player from AHL Belleville to bolster their defensive depth. Considering DeMelo has registered just six assists in 32 games, fantasy owners shouldn't be banking on him for significant offensive contributions. Given the 26-year-old's recovery timeline, Ottawa will almost certainly designate him for injured reserve.

DeMelo suffered an apparent hand injury during Wednesday's loss to Montreal, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Senators have yet to release any details regarding a potential timetable for DeMelo's recovery, but at this point it's safe to assume he won't be available for Saturday's clash with Columbus. Either way, the 26-year-old has only picked up six points in 32 games this campaign, so there's no reason for fantasy owners to track his status.

DeMelo contributed two assists in Monday's 5-2 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo assisted on the opening tally by Artem Anisimov in the first period. DeMelo also assisted Anthony Duclair on his empty-net goal in the final second of the game. The blueliner has four assists in his last three games after a 17-game point drought. DeMelo also took four PIM, dished two hits and fired two shots on goal in Monday's game. In 2019-20, the 26-year-old has six helpers, 21 PIM and 56 hits in 31 appearances.

DeMelo notched an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo hadn't etched his name on the scoresheet since a two-assist performance versus the Sharks on Oct. 27. He added two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's contest. The 26-year-old has only three helpers this season, with 54 hits and 40 blocks rounding out the blueliner's unspectacular stat line.

DeMelo hasn't posted a point in his last 14 games despite skating 19 minutes or more in all but one of those contests.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo might be valuable to the Senators, but his value doesn't carry over to fantasy, where he doesn't really produce anywhere but hits and blocked shots.