Chara (upper body) might be an option for Thursday's clash with Columbus, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chara missed the team's last five games due to his upper-body issue but appears poised to get back in action for the Isles' next matchup. The towering blueliner has yet to bend the twine this year while generating just eight assists in 45 appearances. As such, Chara figures to offer minimal fantasy value even once cleared to play.