Methot (knee) will not play Friday against the Blues, but he could return to the lineup Sunday against the Sharks, Matt Pryor of The Hockey Writers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Methot skated Friday morning and should retake the ice in the near future, but he will require at least a couple more days of recovery before potentially doing so. The veteran blueliner has played just 15 games for the Stars so far in 2017-18 due to injury, having yet to notch a point with his new team. Even when healthy and available, Methot doesn't provide a ton of upside from a fantasy standpoint. During the course of his career, Methot has never recorded more than 23 points (2013-14) in a campaign.

Methot (knee) is slated to be a full participant at practice Thursday, Mike Heika of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

While effectively ruling him out Wednesday against Minnesota, Methot's full participation Thursday could open the door for him to suit up versus the Blues on Friday. The blueliner has already missed 22 consecutive outings due to his knee injury, but appears to be nearing a return. The Stars currently have space under the 23-man roster limit to activate Methot without needing to make a corresponding move.

Methot (knee) will not return to the lineup prior to the NHL's holiday break, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

There was some initial optimism that Methot would be ready in time for Saturday's tilt against Nashville, but instead, fantasy owners will have to wait until Dec. 27 versus Minnesota at the earliest. Expected to shore up a leaky Stars blue line, the veteran has logged a mere 15 games this season after sustaining his knee injury. Once given the all-clear, Methot will likely rejoin John Klingberg on the top pairing.

According to head coach Ken Hitchcock, Methot (knee) skated on his own before Tuesday's optional morning practice session and could return to action as soon as Saturday against the Predators, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Methot will bolster the Stars' back end once he's given the green light, but his impending return to action won't mean much for fantasy owners, as his lack of offensive upside keeps him from being a desirable option in most fantasy formats. Dallas should release another update on the veteran blueliner's status once he's officially activated from injured reserve.

Methot (knee) took part in Monday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

While this is certainly an encouraging sign in Methot's recovery process, coach Ken Hitchcock clarified that the defenseman was not close to returning to action, per Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site. The early end of the Ontario native's initial timeline had him back just before Christmas, although it would seem the six-week mark is probably a better estimate.

Methot (lower body) is expected to begin skating next week, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Methot is nearly two weeks into his initial 4-to-6 week timetable, so his return to the ice this week could put him on the earlier end of the spectrum for rejoining the lineup. An updated timetable should occur when he begins drawing closer to activation off injured reserve.

Methot (lower body) will miss 4-6 weeks.

EDGE Analysis

This could push Methot's return into the new year. Fantasy owners won't miss him, though, as he didn't register a point in 15 games before he got injured.

Methot (lower body) will not be in the lineup for Saturday's tilt versus Edmonton, Mike Heika of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Methot will miss his fifth consecutive game due to his lower-body malady. While fans may miss his defensive stability, the 32-year-old's limited offensive contributions will likely minimize the impact of his absence for fantasy owners. The Ottawa native's next chance to return to the lineup will come Tuesday against Montreal.

Methot (lower body) won't play Tuesday against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Methot will miss a third consecutive contest Tuesday, and the Stars haven't released any information regarding a potential return date for the veteran blueliner. Either way, Methot's continued absence will likely go unnoticed by most fantasy owners, as he's gone scoreless while posting a minus-1 rating in 15 games this campaign.

Methot (lower body) won't join the team as they travel to Carolina for Monday's matchup with the Hurricanes, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news all but rules Methot out of Monday's contest, though his status for the other two games on the road trip -- Tuesday against Florida and Thursday against Tampa Bay -- is still murky. However, with the former Sen having failed to score a point through 15 games in 2017-18, he shouldn't be missed much from a fantasy standpoint.