Hayes will not play Saturday against the Devils, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. He is on the block ahead of Monday's trade deadline.

EDGE Analysis

The Blueshirts figure to be big sellers ahead of the trade deadline, with Rangers GM Jeff Gorton believed to be fielding offers for Hayes and Mats Zuccarello -- both top-six offensive contributors -- in addition to rugged defenseman Adam McQuaid. Hayes has compiled 14 goals and 28 assists through 51 games this season, and he needs only eight more to establish a career high in that essential fantasy category. Still, only eight teams are scoring less than the Rangers this season, so Hayes' value could reach new heights if he's ultimately dealt to a contender that features more established wingers than Jimmy Vesey and Pavel Buchnevich.

Hayes dished out a pair of power-play assists in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

A popular candidate to be moved at the trade deadline, Hayes continues to build up his value. Whether he stays or goes ahead of the Feb. 25 deadline, the 6-foot-5 center should continue to please fantasy owners considering he's racked up five goals and 18 points over his past 13 appearances.

Hayes (upper body) posted six shots on goal in Tuesday's loss to the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes missed nine straight game ahead of the All-Star break. Nobody could figure out Anthony Stolarz in this outing, and that Hayes, who tied Kevin Shattenkirk for a team high in shots on goal. Although Hayes went pointless in this outing, he won't stay cold for long since the 26-year-old already has 33 points in 40 games and is on pace to shatter his career-high 49 points from 2016-17.

Coach David Quinn said after Monday's practice that Hayes (upper body) will be available to play Tuesday against the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes has been sidelined since Jan. 2 with the upper-body injury but finally looks poised to return to a top-six role with his condition having improved coming out of the All-Star break. Now that he's healthy again, Hayes, who has registered 10 goals and 33 points in 39 games this season, should have extra motivation to stay on the ice while he remains linked heavily to trade rumors prior to the Feb. 25 deadline.

Hayes (upper body) will not play either Thursday against the Blackhawks or Saturday against the Bruins, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach David Quinn revealed Wednesday that Hayes wasn't ready to return Thursday and that there was little point in having him return for one game before an extended break. With those two contests off the table, he should be ready to roll when the team returns from the All-Star break Jan. 29 to face the Flyers.

Hayes (upper body) will practice Wednesday in the hope he will be ready in time to suit up against the Blackhawks on Thursday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The news effectively rules Hayes out for Tuesday's matchup with Carolina, which will mark his seventh consecutive contest on the sidelines. The center was on a role prior to getting hurt, as he racked up 16 points in his previous 11 contests. Ryan Strome figures to continue logging bigger minutes with Hayes unavailable.

Hayes (upper body) skated without contact Tuesday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

This doesn't bode well for Hayes' chances of playing Tuesday night against the Hurricanes. However, he remains on the active roster rather than injured reserve, so it might not be too much longer before he returns to game action.

Hayes (upper body) will not play Sunday against the Blue Jackets, Brett Cyrgalis of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes remains without a definitive return date, but it's not a surprise he will miss the quick turnaround Sunday after sitting Saturday as well. His next opportunity to rejoin the lineup come Tuesday when the team returns home to face the Hurricanes.

Hayes (upper body) remains on the shelf for Saturday's game against the Islanders, Brett Cyrgalis of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes will skip his fifth consecutive contest Saturday, so it wouldn't be surprising if the team winds up moving him to injured reserve if he's not ready to retake the ice soon. His next opportunity to do so arrives Sunday against the Blue Jackets.

Hayes (upper body) is expected to miss Thursday's game against the Islanders since he was wearing a no-contact jersey at morning skate, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The brawny pivot is looking at a fourth straight absence, with the Rangers having struggled to a minus-13 goal differential and three straight losses during his injury layoff. Hayes is not currently on injured reserve, but one would think he'd end up on that list if he doesn't improve soon.