Eaves (shoulder) is practicing with the team Tuesday and could return soon, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eaves missed virtually the entire 2017-18 season as he battled Guillain-Barre syndrome, an autoimmune disorder. He's healthy now and recovering from April's shoulder surgery. The Ducks play Arizona on Wednesday, but it's more likely he waits until at least Saturday when the team travels to Dallas to make his debut. Eaves will slot into the second line when he's ready.

Eaves (shoulder) is not expected to be ready in time for Opening Night against the Sharks on Oct. 3, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Initial reports suggested Eaves would see action during the preseason, but following training camp physicals and testing, it appears the veteran winger won't be healthy for the start of the season. When the Calgary native is given the green light to suit up remains to be seen and his absence will open the door for Kevin Roy to secure a regular spot in the lineup this season.

Eaves (shoulder) is expected to take part in a handful of preseason contests toward the end of training camp, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anaheim's final two tuneups of the preseason are Sept. 26 and 29 against the Kings, which could be the outings Eaves suits up for. How the veteran's surgically-repaired shoulder holds up during those contests will likely determine his availability for Opening Night versus the Sharks.

Eaves (shoulder) played in the Stars & Stripes Showdown, a charity game in the memory of Jim Johannson put on by USA Hockey.

EDGE Analysis

Obviously, playing in a charity game is not like playing in an NHL game, even a preseason game. However, any positive sign is good news for Eaves. He missed all but two games last season after being misdiagnosed with Gullain-Barre Syndrome, and he also had shoulder surgery. If he felt confident enough in his shoulder to get on the ice, even in a game like this, the odds seem good he will be ready around the start of the NHL season.

Eaves should be fully recovered from shoulder surgery by mid-October.

EDGE Analysis

Eaves has faced his fair share of adversity, as he was limited to two games due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome and went under the knife to repair his labrum. The veteran, who will turn 34 years old May 1, has two years remaining on his contract with the Ducks valued at $3.15 million annually.

As expected, Eaves (illness) will not return this season due to his Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Eric Stephens of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Randy Carlyle did leave open the door for Eaves to return for training camp next season, as questions about the 33-year-old's long-term future swirl. The winger appeared in just two games this year in which he scored his lone goal. If he can get back to 100 percent, the Calgary native is still capable of being a 30-40 point player.

Eaves (illness) still doesn't have a timeline to return from injured reserve, Mike Coppinger of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Ducks are expecting Eaves to miss the remainder of the 2017-18 campaign, as he recovers from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which is a rare disorder where the immune system attacks the nerves. This was Eaves' first season of a three-year, $9.45 million contract with Anaheim, as he was signed during the offseason after being acquired from Dallas at the 2017 trade deadline. Until there are further updates from the Ducks on his condition, Eaves should continue to be considered out indefinitely. It's worth noting that he's expected to make a full recovery, though.

Eaves (illness) has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome.

EDGE Analysis

After battling injuries all season it seems that Eaves was feeling signs of weakness, which resulted in him visiting the hospital last week where they found symptoms of Guillain-Barre syndrome present. After spending the weekend in the intensive care unit, the 33-year-old is now reportedly on track to make a full recovery and his condition has now stabilized. Eaves is aiming to return to the ice as soon as possible, but should be considered out indefinitely until a further update is provided by the team.

Eaves (lower body) will not join the Ducks on their upcoming four-game road trip, Eric Stephens of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eaves -- who has already been placed on injured reserve -- will remain back in Anaheim while the club heads out on an East Coast trip. The news effectively rules the winger out until the Ducks return home Nov. 1 against the Maple Leafs. Injuries have limited the veteran to just two appearances so far this season.

Eaves was placed on injured reserve per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

The move is retroactive to Oct. 13, meaning that Eaves can still return as soon as Wednesday's tilt against Philadelphia. Still with the 33-year-old dealing with injuries throughout training camp and missing several practices in the last week, the coaching staff might choose to take a cautious route with the winger. Look for Anaheim to update his status in the upcoming days.