Schlemko (lower body) is "getting a lot closer" to returning to the lineup, per coach Peter DeBoer, though it won't happen Tuesday night against the Sabres, Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

A proficient shot-blocking defenseman who has a teaspoon's worth of offensive flavor in his game, Schlemko will now set his sights on returning for Thursday's home contest against the Blues.