Coach Guy Boucher relayed Sunday that MacArthur (concussion) is still targeting an early-January return to the lineup,

EDGE Analysis

MacArthur hasn't played in a regular-season game since early last season, playing in four games before an earlier concussion cost him the remainder of the campaign. He's now on track to rejoin the lineup, but likely has an increased risk of suffering more concussions that could again sideline him for an extended period of time. Given his extended time off, it's tough to know how effective he will be when healthy, but the veteran does have a track record of success at the top level. The team should update MacArthur's status further as he begins closing in on a return to the ice.