Fast (hip) has been skating for over a week and is in-line to return to the lineup by the end of October, NHL.com's Dan Rosen reports.

EDGE Analysis

When Fast was spotted skating with his teammates Sep. 6 and declared he was near 100 percent, it inspired confidence that the player would be ready for the start of training camp. However, the Rangers have decided to take a more cautious route to Fast's return, following the original five-month window of recovery that was announced when he went under the knife June 5. With this development, Fast may be best served as a free agent pickup rather than a draft pick in this season's fantasy leagues.