Anaheim traded Drysdale and a 2025 second-round draft pick to the Flyers in exchange for Cutter Gauthier on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Drysdale has been limited to just 10 games this season; he was forced to miss 29 contests due to a lower-body issue. The 21-year-old blueliner has five points in those 10 appearances and is averaging 21:35 of ice time per game. A top-10 pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Drysdale played just eight games during the 2022-23 campaign and has yet to fully display his potential at the top level. Expect him to fill a top-four role in Philadelphia with some power-play time.

Drysdale produced an assist in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Drysdale has two helpers over his last three games. The 21-year-old is still getting up to speed a bit after missing two months with a lower-body injury, but he has regularly held down a top-pairing role. The defenseman has five points, 21 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 10 appearances this season. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on his production, as he is seeing power-play time and could grow into better numbers as the season progresses.

Drysdale posted a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal and four PIM in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Drysdale has two points over six contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. The defenseman has shuffled around the lineup a bit, but he's firmly in a top-four role. Playing for the Ducks will likely keep his plus-minus down, but he's also blocked 13 shots since his return as he does his part in the defensive zone. Drysdale has four points, 15 shots on net, 14 blocks and a minus-1 rating through eight appearances.

Drysdale scored a goal on three shots, blocked three shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Drysdale gave the Ducks a 2-0 lead in the first period. The 21-year-old defenseman hadn't scored since March of 2022 after missing most of last season with a shoulder injury and a large portion of 2023-24 with a lower-body issue. The blueliner is up to three points, 10 shots on net, six hits, six blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through five appearances this season. Fantasy managers should check if Drysdale is available -- he should see regular power-play time and top-four minutes as long as he can stay healthy.

Drysdale (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site, which makes him available for the evening's game against Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

Drysdale, who hasn't played since Oct. 15, has two assists, three hits and a block in two contests this season. While he has the potential to serve in a top-four capacity and get a role on the power play, it's also possible Anaheim will initially use him sparingly in an effort to ease him back into the lineup after the 21-year-old's prolonged absence. Meanwhile, Drysdale's return is likely to result in Urho Vaakanainen being a healthy scratch Thursday.

Drysdale (lower body) is likely to be in the lineup versus Calgary on Thursday but his status hasn't been officially confirmed, Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West reports.

EDGE Analysis

Drysdale has been sidelined since Oct. 15 against the Hurricanes when he suffered his lower-body injury. The blueliner has played in just two games this season, but he picked up a helper in both of those contests while also seeing significant minutes with the man advantage (2:20 of ice time per game). Urho Vaakanainen is averaging the lowest ice time over the Ducks' last 15 games among the team's defensemen and could be the odd man out with Drysdale back in the lineup.

Drysdale (lower body) returned to practice Saturday, per Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

Drysdale has been out of action since Oct. 15. He was behind the eight ball at the start of the season after missing most of training camp due to a contract dispute. Drysdale flashed his offensive upside before getting hurt, earning an assist in each of his first two outings. It remains unclear when he will be ready to return, but at least he appears to be making some progress.

Drysdale (lower body) was moved to injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Drysdale has two assists, three shots on goal and three hits in two appearances this season. He has already missed the past three games due to a lower-body injury. It's unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup.

Drysdale (lower body) is not playing Sunday versus the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Drysdale will miss his third straight game with the lower-body issue. Urho Vaakanainen will take a turn on the top pairing while Tristan Luneau sits as a scratch on the second half of a back-to-back.

Drysdale (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Arizona, per Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West.

EDGE Analysis

Drysdale has two assists, three hits and a block in two games this season. This will be his second straight absence due to his lower-body injury. Drysdale's next opportunity to play will be Sunday against Boston.