Schultz (lower leg) will not return to action versus Edmonton on Wednesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz's remains without a specific timeline to slot back into the lineup, so for now, the blueliner should be considered day-to-day while he works his way back from injury. The 28-year-old will need to be activated off injured reserve prior to suiting up, but in the meantime, Chad Ruhwedel figures to play for the first time since Nov. 19.

Schultz (lower leg) will remain out of the lineup against the Flyers on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz will miss his 52nd consecutive game due to his leg injury, but was once again on the ice with the team in a regular sweater. The club has yet to provide a timeline for when the defenseman might be ready to return to action, but he has to be close if he is cleared for contact. The last hurdle for the 28-year-old will be his activation off injured reserve, which will almost certainly force the Pens to place Chad Ruhwedel on waivers.

Schultz (lower leg) will not suit up against the Lightning on Saturday, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite being a full participant in practice Friday, Schultz was considered doubtful to play in Saturday's game, and he remains on injured reserve, per the NHL's official media site. We'll have to see whether he travels to Philadelphia for Monday's game against the Flyers.

Schultz (lower leg) practiced without limitations Friday, but is doubtful to rejoin the lineup against Tampa Bay, Jonathan Bombulie of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

By holding Schultz out at least one more game, the team gives him an additional full practice session to get his legs back under him. While there is no guarantee he will return to action against the Flyers on Monday, it certainly appears to be trending in that direction. Not activating the blueliner ahead of Saturday's clash also gives the club a few more days to decide what it wants to do in terms of opening up a roster spot for Schultz -- likely placing Chad Ruhwedel on waivers in the hopes of moving him down to the minors.

Schultz (lower leg) will join Pittsburgh on its three-game road trip, Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz has been practicing in a regular sweater and is certainly trending in the right direction. Whenever the 28-year-old does return to the lineup, he will likely join the second power-play unit and should provide an additional blue line scoring option other than Kris Letang.

Schultz (lower leg) will not be in the lineup against the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears Schultz didn't suffer any setbacks after taking contact for the first time at Monday's practice session. The blueliner is trending in the right direction and another full practice Wednesday could open the door for him to return to action versus Florida on Thursday. Once given the green light, Schultz figures to bump Juuso Riikola from the lineup.

Schultz (lower leg) was practicing in a normal sweater Monday, per Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz even participated in some special teams work, as he joined the second power-play unit. Coach Mike Sullivan wouldn't put a time frame on when the blueliner might be eligible to suit up, but he will need to be activated off injured reserve prior to returning to the lineup.

Schultz (lower leg) joined the team on the ice Wednesday sporting a non-contact sweater. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "We'll have some practice here over the next week and hope to get him (contact)," Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Based on the team's upcoming schedule, Schultz should have opportunities to practice Thursday, Sunday and Monday, which could open the door for him to return to the lineup as early as Feb 5 versus Carolina. In order to suit up, the defenseman will need to be activated off injured reserve and would likely bump Juuso Riikola from the lineup.

Schultz (lower leg) skated on his own Sunday, Jonathan Bombulie of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz has been out since Oct. 16. The 28-year-old appears on track to return sometime in the middle of February, though the team has not yet communicated a target return date for Schultz. He remains on injured reserve.

Schultz (lower leg) was back on the ice Saturday for the first time since sustaining a fracture, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

"It's a big step that he's back on the ice" Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said. "I know he's excited. Its been a long time for him. These guys are built to be hockey players. They want to be on the ice." Schultz is just now returning to the ice after picking up the leg injury in the fourth game of the season. Pittsburgh boasts the league's fifth-best power play (27.2 percent), and Schultz will probably only help in that department once he returns -- possibly in mid-February.