Ericsson has been ruled out for the balance of the preseason due to a soft tissue issue, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

This has been explicitly described as a setback for Ericsson, which hints that it could be related to the lower-body injury that abruptly put an end to the veteran's 2018-19 campaign. At any rate, the big defenseman has registered single-digit point totals in two of the past three seasons and will be disregarded completely in almost every fantasy hockey league.

Ericsson (lower body) has been medically cleared to participate in training camp, per Dana Wakiji of the Red Wings' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Ericsson is cashing out the balance of a six-year, $25.5 million contract. He'll have to step up in a major way to come anywhere near those salary figures when he becomes an unrestricted free agent next summer. He's physical with 12 years of NHL experience, but the left-shot defenseman only mustered five points through 52 games last season, which made him an easy guy to skip over in fantasy.

Ericsson (lower body) isn't likely to be subjected to a buyout from the Red Wings, Helene St. James of The Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Wings named Steve Yzerman as their new general manager Friday -- he succeeds Ken Holland, who slides into a senior vice president role -- but despite Yzerman having gone the buyout route with select players in his previous tenure directing the Lightning franchise, Ericsson isn't likely to be bought out since there's only one year remaining on his contract. This probably isn't what Detroit fans want to hear, as Ericsson only stacked five points against a minus-10 rating through 52 games this season, but he is a solid shutdown veteran, and there's value in keeping him around to mentor the growing crop of young blueliners.

Ericsson (lower body) is shaping up to be scratched from Saturday's season finale against the Sabres, per Dave Hogg of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

The big own-zone patroller only managed five points through 52 games in the 2018-19 campaign. Ericsson is pretty good at breaking up plays and throwing around hits when necessary, but that only goes so far in fantasy. He can be ignored in all fantasy drafts ahead of the 2019-20 season.

Ericsson (lower body) is not expected to be in Sunday's lineup against the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Ericsson has now missed seven of the last nine games and hasn't scored a point since early January. The defensive-minded blueliner's absence shouldn't hinder too many fantasy rosters.

Ericsson (lower body) won't suit up against the Devils on Friday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

This explains why the Red Wings promoted Jake Chelios from AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday. Ericsson's absence likely won't be felt in most fantasy leagues since he's more of a shutdown defender.

Ericsson (lower body) left in the first period of Thursday's game against Buffalo and will not return.

EDGE Analysis

Ericsson played 4:38 in the opening period before having his night cut short. Expect the Red Wings to provide more details pertaining to the severity of the defenseman's injury following the game. Detroit has a quick turnaround ahead of it, with a game versus New Jersey awaiting it Friday.

Ericsson (lower body) returned with eight hits in 17:20 during Monday's 3-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

It's his second-highest hit count of the season, trailing only the nine had versus the Hurricanes on Dec. 20. Ericsson's season has been plagued by injuries, limiting him to 51 appearances. He has collected five points, 97 hits, and a minus-10 rating over the course of the year.

According to coach Jeff Blashill, Ericsson (lower body) will return to lineup Monday in San Jose, Dana Wakiji of the Red Wings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ericsson will be returning to game action after sitting out since March 12. Don't expect this news to make many waves in the fantasy realm, as Ericsson has just five points in 50 games this season.

Ericsson (lower body) has officially been ruled out against Vegas on Saturday, Dana Wakiji of the Red Wings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ericsson remains an option to play versus San Jose on Monday. The blueliner's absence will allow youngsters Filip Hronek, Madison Bowey and Brian Lashoff to continue getting NHL experience.