Staal is considered a game-time call for Saturday's contest versus the Ducks, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal may still be suffering from the effects of an infection in his ankle, though the team hasn't disclosed the reason behind his questionable status. If he can't suit up, Brendan Smith will draw in as a defenseman in Staal's place.

Staal (infection) will be back in the lineup against Montreal on Friday, Brett Cyrgalis of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal will return to the lineup after a 13-game stint on the shelf. The blueliner is far from an offensive powerhouse considering he hasn't reached the 20-point mark since 2014-15. The 32-year-old won't offer much in terms of fantasy value outside of defensive stats.

Staal (infection) was present for morning skate but won't play Monday against the Golden Knights, Brett Cyrgalis of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal hasn't played since Nov. 7 after undergoing surgery for an ankle infection, but his return appears imminent. The veteran blueliner should be off fantasy radars after recording two points and firing 11 shots on net through 11 games.

Staal went under the knife for an ankle infection Saturday and will be out at least two weeks.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a rocky start for Staal, as he endured the first healthy scratch of his career and recorded just two points in 11 games. He'll now target a return Nov. 23 against the Canadiens. The Rangers may need to recall an additional blueliner if Brady Skjei (undisclosed) can't play Sunday against the Panthers; otherwise, Brendan Smith can bump back to the blue line as long as the forward corps is healthy.

The Rangers healthy scratched Staal for Tuesday's game against the Lightning, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is the first time Staal has been a healthy scratch since being selected in the first round of of the 2005 NHL Draft. Staal has struggled defensively thus far with a 35.0 Corsi For percentage, and he hasn't posted a point since Opening Night.

Staal scored a goal in his 21:30 of ice time in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Few pegged Staal as the man to score the first goal of the Rangers' season after he lit the lamp just three times in 79 games last year, but the veteran blueliner did just that on a gorgeous wraparound. Staal can still be ignored in most formats due to his lack of offense, but he should continue to munch minutes on New York's blue line.

Staal (lower body) will rejoin the lineup for Friday's game against the Blues, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Staal's return should bolster the Rangers back end, his lack of offensive prowess keeps him from being a fantasy mainstay in most formats. The veteran defenseman owns just 13 points through 73 contests this season. While it's better than what he's compiled in the past two seasons, Staal should be left on the waiver wire in most formats.

Staal (lower body) won't play Wednesday against the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Staal is still considered day-to-day with his lower-body injury, which suggests he could be ready to return as soon as Friday against St. Louis. Either way, there's no reason for fantasy owners to keep tabs on his availability, as he's only picked up 13 points in 73 games this campaign.

Staal (lower body) won't play Wednesday against the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Staal is still considered day-to-day with his lower-body injury, which suggests he could be ready to return as soon as Friday against St. Louis. Either way, there's no reason for fantasy owners to keep tabs on his availability, as he's only picked up 13 points in 73 games this campaign.

Staal (lower body) will be a spectator for Monday's game versus Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

According to head coach David Quinn, the veteran defenseman is day-to-day, but given where the Rangers are in the standings, it would come as little surprise if they decided to shut Staal down for the remainder of the season. The 31-year-old's situation is definitely something to keep a close on over the next few days.