Hanley has appeared in the Stars' last two games.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley's playing time overall has been inconsistent -- when the Stars are fully healthy, he's the seventh defenseman. He has no points and 12 shots on net in eight appearances in 2020-21.

Hanley (undisclosed) is participating in pregame warmups and appears set to play Tuesday against Detroit, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley has yet to suit up for game action this season, but he's taking line rushes on the third pairing with Andrej Sekera and appears likely to play. With eight points in 46 NHL contests over the last five seasons, we wouldn't plan for much of a fantasy contribution from the 29-year-old, however.

Hanley (undisclosed) took the ice for practice Wednesday, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley missed eight days with the undisclosed injury, but he's ready to go. With the Stars' first three games of the year delayed by a COVID-19 outbreak among the team's players, Hanley may have a chance to play in their first few games. Fantasy managers won't need Hanley's services, as his two assists in eight games last year were his first points since 2015-16.

Hanley (undisclosed) has been deemed unfit to participate in Tuesday's practice, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Stars won't be releasing any specifics regarding Hanley's undisclosed issue, but at this point there's no reason to believe he's dealing with anything serious. Either way, the 29-year-old only appeared in eight games with Dallas last season, posting two helpers over that span, so there's no reason for virtual managers to monitor his status.

Hanley scored a goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley had not tallied at the NHL level in any of his previous 53 appearances between the regular season and playoffs. He had the opening tally Saturday just 5:40 into the first period. Hanley is the first defenseman to score his first NHL goal in the Cup Finals since Jim Paek in 1991. The 29-year-old Hanley has just two points in seven contests this postseason, and he skated only 9:42 on Saturday, so don't expect much offense from the blueliner.

Hanley registered an assist and two hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley had the secondary helper on Jamie Benn's third-period marker. The assist was Hanley's first career playoff point. He's been in the lineup since Taylor Fedun went down with an undisclosed injury. Hanley has seen minimal usage -- he skated only 9:24 in Thursday's contest, which makes it unlikely he'll make much of an impact for fantasy managers.

The Stars sent Hanley back to AHL Texas on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley was recalled from the minor ranks Tuesday as insurance with John Klingberg day-to-day but ultimately sat in the press box and will return to the minors without another NHL game under his belt.

The Stars recalled Hanley from AHL Texas on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

John Klingberg is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, so Hanley will be on hand as an insurance policy in case Klingberg is unable to go Wednesday against L.A. The 28-year-old blueliner has picked up two helpers in eight appearances with the big club this campaign.

Hanley has been placed on waivers for the purpose of reassignment to the AHL.

EDGE Analysis

With Dallas finally getting healthier on the blue line, there's little need for the team to carry Hanley as an eighth defenseman. He'll likely clear waivers and report to the AHL, where he'll top the short list of call-ups should injuries strike the defense corps again.

Hanley has been a healthy scratch for the last four games.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley is the seventh defenseman on the Stars' depth chart -- that's a role that will lead to a lot of time in the press box. The 28-year-old will likely continue to be a spectator until John Klingberg (lower body) returns, at which point he'll probably head to AHL Texas. The Ontario native has two assists in eight appearances this season.