Compher (upper body) will play Thursday night's game against the Sharks, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Compher will need to be formally activated from the injured reserve list before he reenters the lineup Thursday, but there's no reason to think that he won't be able to suit up following a five-game absence. The Illinois native had found twine three times in the five games before going down with the injury, so he'll look to pickup where he left off with an Avalanche team that has won seven straight contests.

Compher (upper body) is listed on injured reserve, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Not much of a surprise here, as Compher's injury is projected to keep him out for at least the minimum length of an IR stay and this will allow the Avalanche more flexibility with their roster during the length of his absence. Look for Tyson Jost to take on a more expanded role down the middle with Compher on the shelf.

Compher (upper body) will be sidelined until at least Jan. 13 versus the Stars, per Adrian Dater of BSN Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Compher's timeline won't see him back in action until after the Avs' bye week. Prior to getting hurt, the center has tallied three goals in his previous five outings. In addition to his even-strength contributions, the Illinois native has registered five power-play points in 31 games, while logging 2:22 of ice time per game with the man advantage.

Compher is being evaluated for an upper-body injury Saturday, Avalanche beat writer Terry Frei reports.

EDGE Analysis

The specific nature of Compher's ailment remains unclear, but he should be considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Islanders at this juncture. If he's unable to go, Alan Quine will likely draw into the lineup against New York.

Compher scored the game-winning power-play goal in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Maple Leafs on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old didn't do much in regulation, posting a minus-2 rating with no shots, but his first shot on goal in overtime won it for the Maple Leafs. At minus-15, Compher is a liability in the plus-minus category, but he has been a steady scoring contributor, recording seven goals and 13 points in 31 games. He's scored three times in the last five contests.

Compher recorded a goal, three shots and received a minor penalty through 19:02 of ice time (3:58 with the man advantage) during Friday's 2-1 loss to New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old winger has collected a respectable three goals, one assist and 19 shots through his past seven games. Additionally, Compher appears to have solidified a top-six role and power-play time for the foreseeable future. He's still likely off the fantasy radar in most settings, but Compher is definitely a player to keep tabs on. He's just two seasons removed from posting 63 points through 38 games in his final season with the University of Michigan, after all.

Compher has a single goal through six games since returning from a thumb injury Nov. 10.

EDGE Analysis

Compher has two goals, five points and 26 shots while averaging 14:50 of ice time per outing (1:00 with the man advantage) through 14 games this season. While it's modest production, the 22-year-old winger owns the offensive upside to take advantage of his current top-six role and power-play time. It's probably still best to take a wait-and-see approach in most fantasy setups, though.

Compher (thumb) will return to the lineup against the Senators on Friday, Adrian Dater of BSN Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Compher slots back into the game-day lineup following a six-game absence due to his thumb ailment. The center's return comes just in time as Carl Soderberg (personal) will not be available for the team's back-to-back series with Ottawa in Stockholm, Sweden. Prior to getting hurt, Compher was bogged down in a five-game goalless streak that he will no doubt be hoping to end prior to his return to the states.

Compher (thumb) returned to practice Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

While the American pivot remains on injured reserve, he's on track to be activated this weekend. Known for his fiery playing style and energy down the middle, Compher posted one goal and three assists in eight games before suffering his ailment, and he needs just one more point to match the total from his 21-game debut campaign in 2016-17.

Compher (thumb) could be activated from injured reserve to face Ottawa on Friday, Nov. 10 or Saturday, Nov. 11, Bleacher Report's Adrian Dater reports.

EDGE Analysis

Compher broke his thumb Oct. 19 and has missed the past six games. The 22-year-old forward collected a goal and three assists while averaging 15:10 of ice time (1:10 on the power play) through his first eight contests of the season. It's unknown exactly where Compher will slot back into the lineup, so it's not out of the question to take a wait-and-see approach in deep seasonal leagues until his role is known, and he proves his health. The thumb injury could linger and impact his pucks skills and shooting ability.