McGinn (back) was placed on waivers Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

By waiving McGinn, the club can move him down to the minors and activate him off non-roster injured reserve. The winger will likely spend some time in the minors getting his legs back under him, but could earn a promotion sooner rather than later. If he does crack the Panthers' lineup, it figures to be in a bottom-six depth role.

Head coach Bob Boughner said McGinn (back) will starting practicing "soon," George Richards of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Boughner wasn't very descriptive of when McGinn would be back skating, "soon" should mean that McGinn will be back at least by late February. McGinn had back surgery in September that called for a months-long recovery process that seems to be wrapping up as he approaches skating again. The 30-year-old journeyman winger had 29 points in 76 games last season, the second-best offensive output of his career.

Per head coach Bob Boughner, McGinn (back) is expected to miss "months," Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGinn was initially labeled out indefinitely, but this report clarifies that he'll likely be sidelined until mid-November at a minimum. The 30-year-old winger, who notched 13 goals and 29 points in 76 games last season, should be avoided in all drafts.

McGinn (back surgery) will be out indefinitely.

EDGE Analysis

Coming off a bounce-back 2017-18 season that saw him notch 29 points in 76 games, this is not the start McGinn was hoping for in 2018-19. The Panthers have yet to provide a specific timeline for the 30-year-old right-winger's recovery but it feels like the injury could spill over into the regular season. Best to avoid McGinn in fantasy until more info on an expected return becomes available.

McGinn posted 13 goals and 29 points in 76 games during 2017-18.

EDGE Analysis

It's not a stat line to call home about, but after a 17-point performance for Arizona the previous season, it's a good sign that McGinn's game didn't stay in the gutter. However, the 29-year-old has the potential to mark 20 goals and 40 points in a season and even consistent power-play minutes couldn't hoist him to that level this year. McGinn's contract expires after next season, so he'll look to elevate his production to harvest a handsome contract.

McGinn delivered a power-play goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-2 home win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

McGinn was terrific against his former team, but with only 24 points (12 goals, 12 assists) through 67 games, it's likely that he's met with low ownership figures in fantasy.

McGinn contributed a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 7-2 win over Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

McGinn ended a four-game point drought with his first multi-point effort of the season. The 29-year-old forward has only topped 27 points once since cracking the NHL in 2008, so his fantasy value remains limited.

McGinn potted his 10th goal of the season in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

McGinn collected a rebound right in front of Henrik Lundqvist and buried the puck in the wide-open net. The 29-year-old winger now has 10 goals and 20 points in his first season as a Panther. With a pretty secure role on the team's second power play unit, McGinn might be worth a roster spot in some deeper fantasy leagues.

McGinn recorded an assist in a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Ever since returning from his injury Feb. 3, McGinn's notched five points (three goals, two assists) in 13 games, and has been enjoying steady time on the second power-play unit -- two of his three goals in the span came off the man advantage. Although his numbers don't pop off the charts, it's one of his better stretches of 2017-18, and he now just sits one tally shy of cracking 20 points. Further, with Florida currently riding a six game winning streak, it's unlikely McGinn will see a decrease in his current opportunities any time soon.

McGinn (upper body) will return Saturday versus host Detroit, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The journeyman has looked rejuvenated with the Panthers, as he's already accumulated six goals and eight helpers through 44 games -- despite being planted firmly in a bottom-six role. Of course, this is in contrast to his 2016-17 campaign with the lowly Coyotes, when he served up 17 points over 72 contests and was met with a career-worst minus-23 rating. McGinn's a gritty winger, but he doesn't do a whole lot with his man-advantage opportunities. As a result, he can be left alone in the majority of fantasy settings.