Haley will be away from the team as he takes part in a league-sponsored assistance program.

EDGE Analysis

The reason behind Haley's departure has not been disclosed by the team or the league, but it appears the veteran forward will not be available for the Panthers for the foreseeable future. When ready to return, he should return to a bottom-six role for Florida.

Haley missed practice again Monday for an undisclosed reason, George Richards of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oddly head coach Bob Boughner would not give a reason, only saying he would explain in a couple of days. Haley has been having trouble recently, going from a groin injury at the end of preseason to missing last Thursday's practice due to an illness. With Boughner saying a call-up from Springfield is possible, Haley's new injury may be long-term. Whatever the injury, it looks as though the bruising winger will miss the Panther's home opener on Thursday.

Haley (illness) isn't in the projected lineup for Saturday's season opener against the Lightning, Steve Goldstein of Fox Sports Florida reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haley missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness, and he evidently still isn't feeling 100 percent. After Saturday's contest, the Panthers don't play again until Thursday against Columbus, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Haley make his season debut against the Blue Jackets.

Haley missed Wednesday's team practice, but not because of his previous lower-body injury, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Bob Boughner claimed that Haley's previous lower-body injury, thought to be a groin injury, is no longer a concern. With that being the case, Haley is likely available for the team's opener on Oct. 6. assuming the illness that kept him out of practice is short-term. The 32-year-old enforcer set a career high in games played (75), goals (3) and penalty minutes (212) last season and will see action on the Panthers fourth line this season as long as he's healthy.

Haley (lower body) will be cleared for contact starting on Wednesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

There's still no guarantee that Haley will be ready for Saturday's season opener in Tampa Bay, but it could be a possibility. If he doesn't suit up for the team's first game, he should be good to go the following week against Columbus on Thursday.

Haley is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, but he could be out longer than teammate Aaron Ekblad, who is expected to be ready for next Saturday's season road opener versus the Lightning, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haley is dealing with a suspected groin injury, but it's not uncommon for NHL teams to hold the exact nature of player injuries close to their collective vest. Haley fashioned three goals, six assists and a whopping 212 PIM over 75 games for Florida in 2017-18.

Haley suffered an apparent groin injury during Thursday's 6-2 loss to Tampa Bay, George Richards of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of Haley's injury has yet to be determined, but another update on his status should surface prior to Saturday's preseason finale against the Lightning.

Haley finished 2017-18 with three goals and six assists, and 212 penalty minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Although Haley's nine points certainly aren't eye popping, he seems to have found his role as a physical spark plug for Florida. In fact, Haley's 212 penalty minutes and 22 fighting majors both led the NHL, which is even more impressive when you factor in he just averaged 7:47 of ice time per game. The 32-year-old's 124 hits also tied for the third most on the team, but unfortunately, he saw his playing time decrease towards the end of the season -- Haley was scratched in six of Florida's last 15 games, but he only took one other trip to the press box on the year. Florida could have been shifting its focus more offensively in the push for the playoffs, but Haley will return and likely reprise a similar role next season, as he plays out the last year on his contract.

Haley has gone pointless since his two-point effort Dec. 7 against Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

That marks 14 straight games without a point for the 31-year-old, tying his longest drought the past two seasons. Haley has also been averaging a mere 7:39 of ice time in those contests, and seems locked into Florida's fourth line. Still, Haley has posted seven points (two goals, five assists) in 42 games in 2017-18, and seems to still be on pace to surpass last season's 12 point (two goals, 10 assists) output.

Haley collected a goal and an assist through just 6:59 of ice time during Thursday's 6-4 win over Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old journeyman entered Thursday's contest with a single goal, four assists and an average of just 7:34 of ice time per game this season. Additionally, this was just the second multi-point showing of campaign for Haley. Fantasy owners will want to continue to steer clear of him in the majority of settings.