Anderson skated on the second power play unit during practice Tuesday and Wednesday, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has been practicing on the second line with Nick Suzuki and Jonathan Drouin in addition to the power play. He's coming off a shoulder injury that limited him to one goal and three assists in a season shortened to 26 games due to a shoulder injury. He reports the shoulder is fully healed, and Anderson is looking to regain the form he had in 2019 when he scored 27 goals with 20 assists.

Anderson is expected to ink a seven-year, $38.5 million contract with the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was involved in a big trade Tuesday, as he was sent to Montreal via Columbus in exchange for Max Domi. Despite missing most of the 2019-20 season with a shoulder injury, the 26-year-old earned a long-term contract worth $5.5 million of AAV. The Canadiens will hope that Anderson returns to his ways before he got hurt, as he racked up 27 goals and 47 points across 82 games with the Blue Jackets during the 2018-19 campaign.

Anderson was sent to the Canadiens from the Blue Jackets on Tuesday in exchange for Max Domi and a 2020 third-round selection.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson missed much of the 2019-20 campaign due to a shoulder injury. Prior to getting hurt, the winger recorded four points in 26 outings. With the 25-year-old Ontario native back to 100 percent, he should be capable of topping the 20-goal threshold.

Anderson (shoulder) has recovered from shoulder surgery and would have played in the postseason had Columbus advanced, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was limited to a mere 26 games last year in which he garnered one goal, three helpers and 63 shots. The club will need to secure a new contract for the restricted free agent during the offseason. If healthy, the 25-year-old could be capable of reaching both the 25-goal and 50-point thresholds, which would make him a solid fantasy option.

Anderson (shoulder) continues to skate with the healthy scratches, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Early indications had Anderson returning to the lineup sometime in August, and the fact that he's at least healthy enough to skate is a good sign. Until he can practice with the full team, the winger should be considered out indefinitely.

The Blue Jackets added Anderson (shoulder) to their 34-man roster Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson continues to rehab after he underwent shoulder surgery March 2, and he was expected to miss 4-to-6 months. The team announced he's back with the team in Columbus, and Anderson could be cleared to play in August when the league is scheduled to restart. The 26-year-old struggled a bit during the regular season, supplying just four points in 26 games, so if he returns to the ice it'll likely be in a bottom-six role.

Anderson (shoulder) likely won't be ready for initial small-group training but could be cleared to play in August, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Depending on how the league's return-to-play plan moves forward, Anderson could see action in postseason play if the Jackets are still in action as late as August. Prior to getting hurt, the 25-year-old was stuck in a rut to open the 2019-20 campaign with just four points in 26 contests, well off his 2018-19 pace in which he set personal bests in goals (27) and assists (20). If Anderson suits up, it will likely be in a bottom-six role, though he could push his way up the lineup if he rediscovers his scoring touch.

Anderson underwent season-ending shoulder surgery on Monday. He will face a 4-to-6 month recovery.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson hasn't played since mid-December and now his disappointing 2019-20 campaign is all wrapped up. The 25-year-old winger recorded four points and a minus-8 rating in 26 games. Fortunately, his recovery timeline puts him on track to be ready for training camp ahead of the 2020-21 season.

Anderson is likely done for the season and could need surgery to repair his shoulder injury, per Darren Dreger of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Anderson has missed the last 33 games due to his shoulder issue, the prospect of him being sidelined the remainder of the 2019-20 campaign shouldn't come as a shock. The winger's name was circulated in trade rumors at the deadline but it seems his health played a significant factor in keeping him in Columbus. The 25-year-old will be a restricted free agent this offseason, a negotiation that will no doubt be complicated by his lack of playing time.

Anderson (shoulder) isn't in the projected lineup for Friday's matchup with Detroit, NHL.com's Craig Merz reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson returned to practice with his teammates over a week ago, so he's definitely closing in on a return, but the Blue Jackets have yet to release any details in terms of an expected date for his return. Once healthy, the 25-year-old should slot into a top-six role and a spot on one of Columbus' power-play units despite his lackluster start to the campaign.