Ottawa released Kulemin on Monday from his professional tryout agreement.

EDGE Analysis

Kulemin has 121 goals and 274 points in 669 career NHL contests, but he has spent the last six seasons in the KHL. The 38-year-old forward may need to sign with an AHL team or a European squad to continue playing in 2024-25.

Kulemin inked a professional tryout agreement with the Senators on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Kulemin hasn't played in North America since the 2017-18 campaign. He had 13 goals and 25 points in 46 regular-season outings with the KHL's Ufa Salavat Yulayev in 2023-24. At his height in the NHL, Kulemin had 30 goals and 57 points in 82 contests with the Maple Leafs in 2010-11, but at the age of 38, he's unlikely to serve in more than a bottom-six role if he makes the Senators' roster at all.

Kulemin will play for Magnitogorsk of the KHL in 2018-19, Arthur Staple of The Athletic New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

After sitting out a majority of the season due to a shoulder injury, Kulemin will venture overseas to his hometown, Magnitogorsk, in order to continue his hockey career. The 31-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent July 1 anyway. Kulemin has been a bottom-six player for most of his time, only surpassing 30 points once over the last seven seasons for the Islanders and Maple Leafs.

Kulemin (shoulder) told reporters he would have been ready for the playoffs if the Islanders had qualified, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulemin's shoulder injury caused him to miss 67 straight games dating back to Nov. 7. In his limited action (13 games), the winger recorded one goal, two helpers and seven shots. A free agent this offseason, the 31-year-old should be capable of reaching the 20-point mark in 2018-19 if he can stay healthy.

Kulemin (shoulder) practiced and rotated into the line rushes Monday, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulemin wasn't among the changes listed by Coach Doug Weight for Tuesday's lineup, so it's safe to assume he will need to get a few more practices under the belt before being considered for an addition to the lineup. Other than Ross Johnston subbing in for Cal Clutterbuck (migraines), the lines are expected to remain the same for Tuesday's matchup. A more definitive timeline for Kulemin's return should surface as he draws closer to rejoining the lineup.

Kulemin (shoulder) is expected to return to a full practice within the next five days, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulemin has been out of the lineup since undergoing shoulder surgery in mid-November. His return to practice would seem to indicate that the Isles won't shut him down for the remainder of the season, but will instead plug him into the lineup once he is medically cleared to play. The Islanders penalty killing has been at a loss since Kulemin has been injured and that is likely where he will serve the team best.

Kulemin (shoulder) skated with the team during an optional practice Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Kulemin has been out since undergoing surgery in mid-November. His loss has been felt mainly on the penalty kill as he was one of the most valuable members on that unit. Coach Doug Weight has stated that Kulemin is still weeks away from returning, but with his contract up at the end of the season and the Islanders playoff situation looking murky at best, it's fair to wonder if the team would be better off starting younger players over veterans like Kulemin.

According to coach Doug Weight, Kulemin (shoulder) will be sidelined a minimum of three additional weeks, Arthur Staple of the Athletic New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

Initial reports coming out of Long Island had Kulemin nearing a return, but it appears those were either premature or the winger suffered a setback. Given his new timeline, the Russian wil have about 10 games to get ready for postseason action and figures to be out long enough to make him irrelevant in season-long fantasy formats.

Kulemin is ahead of schedule as he rehabs a shoulder injury, according to Islanders coach Doug Weight, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While he remains without a clear timetable for his return, the prognosis keeps improving for Kulemin, who was able to get back on the practice rink in mid-January. Of course, even when healthy, the Russian was turning in campaigns in the low 20-point range for the Islanders. Take that for what it's worth in the fantasy arena.

Kulemin (shoulder) was one of five injured Islanders to skate Wednesday, Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

When Kulemin underwent shoulder surgery on Nov. 7 it was thought that his regular season was over. A return to the ice doesn't mean he is close to being able to play, but it could mean that a return before the end of the regular season could be in line for Kulemin. The Isles have missed him more than some would think as he was one of their best penalty killers, an area that has been a major detriment to the team this season.