Eaves (illness) will miss the entirety of the 2019-20 campaign.

EDGE Analysis

Eaves has been limited to just nine games over the past two campaigns due to various maladies and will be placed on long-term injured reserve at the start of the upcoming season. The 35-year-old forward only has one year remaining on his contract, so he'll almost certainly retire next offseason. If that ends up being the case, he'll finish his NHL career having racked up 132 goals and 242 points in 633 games spread over 14 seasons with six different teams.

Eaves is dealing with the same type of muscle weakness issues that plagued him last season, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news could perpetuate the notion that Eaves may retire after being afflicted with a laundry list of injuries over the last two seasons. The Alberta native was assigned to AHL San Diego on Feb. 20 but reportedly hasn't played in a while. Eaves has played in just seven NHL games this season, with his last game action coming on Feb. 4.

The Ducks assigned Eaves to AHL San Diego on Wednesday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eaves has only appeared in nine NHL contests over the past two seasons due to a laundry list of injuries and illnesses, and now that he's been sent to the minors, it appears as though his professional playing career may be nearing its end. It remains to be seen if the 2003 first-round pick will report to San Diego, but if he declines to do so, he may simply retire.

Eaves was placed on waivers by the Ducks on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eaves has only suited up in just nine games in the past two years for the Ducks and has been hampered by an illness. The 34-year-old will look to get healthy first and foremost, but it's unlikely he lands with another club in the near future.

Eaves (illness) remains on injured reserve and isn't in Anaheim's lineup Sunday against the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Eaves should be removed from IR once he's ready to return to game action. His next chance to suit up comes Tuesday in Minnesota.

Eaves is under the weather and won't be in the lineup versus Ottawa on Thursday, Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eaves has been limited to a mere seven games this season due to various injuries, including a shoulder issue and most recently a back problem. With the veteran unavailable, Derek Grant or Adam Cracknell figures to slot back into the lineup. Given all the health issues that have plagued Eaves this year, it wouldn't be a shock to see him call it a career at the end of the 2018-19 campaign.

Eaves (back) has been activated off of injured reserve and will retake his place among the lines Saturday against the Jets, Scott Billeck of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eaves participated in practice Thursday, foreshadowing his return to the lineup for Anaheim. He will slot in as the right wing on the fourth line alongside Brian Gibbons and Carter Rowney, but Eaves offers very little in terms of fantasy upside at this point in his career.

Eaves (back) practiced with the Ducks on Thursday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eaves has yet to be recalled from his AHL conditioning assignment, but it appears as though that could happen prior to Saturday's matchup with Winnipeg. Another update on the veteran forward's status should surface in the coming days.

Eaves (back) -- who is on a conditioning assignment -- registered two shots on goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over AHL Texas.

EDGE Analysis

While setting two empty shots on goal is nothing to write home about, the Ducks can take solace in the fact that Eaves is on the ice at all. Following a roster firesale, Anaheim snapped a 12-game losing streak with a shutout over Minnesota on Thursday, and there's been more attention on the veteran winger since he's missed the past 30 games. A conditioning assignment typically marks the final obstacle in returning from a significant injury, so there's hope that he'll return before long.

The Ducks assigned Eaves (back) to AHL San Diego on a conditioning loan Wednesday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eaves has been sidelined since Nov. 9 due to a fractured rib and back spasms, so the Ducks will undoubtedly proceed with caution to ensure he's back to 100 percent before rejoining the big club's lineup. The veteran forward can stay with Anaheim's minor-league affiliate for a maximum of 14 days, which means he'll definitely be back with the Ducks following the NHL's upcoming All-Star break.