Karlsson (foot) has no timeline for his return, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports, while relaying from Senators coach Guy Boucher that the team is likely to start (the regular season) without the star defenseman.

EDGE Analysis

While Karlsson hasn't officially been ruled out for Opening Night against the visiting Capitals on Thursday, fantasy owners with stock in him should prepare alternatives just in case he does end up getting scratched. A certifiably elite skater from the back line, Karlsson dropped a whopping 153 points (33 goals, 120 assists) on opponents in the last two seasons combined.

Karlsson (foot) may not be ready in time for Opening Night against Washington on Oct. 5, James Gordon of The Athletic Ottawareports.

EDGE Analysis

Initial reports indicated that Karlsson would be cleared in time, but the chances that he is available to face Washington seems to be diminishing as the season approaches. Even if the 27-year-old misses a couple of games, he should still be capable of racking up 70-plus points for the third consecutive year as one of the elite blue line fantasy options.

Karlsson (foot) participated in his first training-camp skate Saturday, Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun reports, adding that he thinks the Swede will play in the (Oct. 5) season opener versus Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Brennan noted that Karlsson "looks like his old self," which is a huge development for the elite rearguard, who toughed out multiple foot injuries in the postseason, but wound up having corrective surgery on the left foot in mid-June. A two-time Norris Trophy winner, Karlsson added 71 points (17 goals, 54 assists) in 77 games to complement 27 power-play points last regular season.

Karlsson (foot) hasn't skated since undergoing surgery June 14, but is optimistic about playing at some point in October, NHL.com's Dan Rosen reports.

EDGE Analysis

Following the operation, a timeline of four months was announced for Karlsson's return, which would land a little more than a week after opening night. Karlsson isn't a player that has to worry about battling for a roster spot, so expect him and the team to be very cautious when it comes to deciding when he makes his season debut. Even if Karlsson is to miss a half-dozen games from the outset of the campaign, he should still be one of the top-two defensemen coming off the board in fantasy drafts.

Karlsson was given a recovery timetable of four months following surgery on his left foot Wednesday, theScore reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a testament to his toughness and determination during the Stanley Cup playoffs, the elite defenseman reportedly played through a pair of foot fractures and sustained muscle damage to his ankle. A four-month recovery could cause Karlsson to get off to a bit of a late start next season, as the Senators won't be taking any more chances with his ailment; he's far too important to the club and will cost the team $6.5 million annually through the 2018-19 campaign. It's early and we don't see the need to bump Karlsson far down in the rankings, but this latest development just might be enough to consider drafting San Jose's Brent Burns ahead of him in standard formats.

Karlsson dealt with two foot fractures and ankle muscle damage in the Sens' run to the Eastern Conference Finals, Bruce Garrioch of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

With 18 points in 19 playoff games, some have joked that Karlsson should always play injured. With a few months to recuperate, he should be back to full strength by the time the season starts back up in October.

Karlsson earned helpers on both Ottawa goals in Thursday's 3-2 Game 7 double overtime loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson assisted on a second-period goal by Mark Stone and a third-period tally by Ryan Dzingel, both of which came within three minutes of Pittsburgh pulling ahead. There was no chance to answer the Penguins' third goal, though, as Chris Kunitz's tally 5:09 into the second overtime ended the game on the spot. The Senators' captain finishes the postseason with two goals and 16 assists in 19 games.

Karlsson (foot) will play in Tuesday's contest against Pittsburgh, TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The defenseman has been playing through a hairline fracture all playoffs, but was held out of the third period of Sunday's 7-0 blowout loss, leading some to wonder if the injury had worsened. Whether his foot is in worse shape or not, with the Senators in an elimination game, their best player will find his way onto the ice to try to keep the team alive.

Karlsson (foot) was held out of the third period of Sunday's blowout loss to the Penguins for the purpose of rest and is expected to play Game 6 on Tuesday, Brent Wallace of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

It would take a very serious injury at this point for the Senators' best player to be held out of the lineup for Tuesday's crucial elimination game, so he will almost certainly suit up. Karlsson finished the contest with a minus-1 rating and three shots on goal.

Karlsson will not finish Sunday's Game 5 against Pittsburgh after aggravating his foot injury during the second period, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

While this could give Senators' fans and fantasy owners a major scare, it's worth noting that Karlsson was pulled from the game going into the third period after the score already stood at 6-0. With the game well out of reach, it would make more sense for the Sens to rest their superstar rather than pushing him into action when they wouldn't be able to pull out the victory anyway. Expect updates on Karlsson's status prior to Tuesday's Game 6.