Vrbata (face) is still on injured reserve, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Vrbata will miss a fifth consecutive game Tuesday, and the Panthers have yet to release a definite timetable for his return to game action. The veteran winger has been a solid producer for Florida this season, notching three goals and 11 points in 19 contests, so he's definitely worth holding onto in deeper fantasy formats. The Panthers should release another update on Vrbata's status once he's able to return to practice with his teammates.

Vrbata has been placed on injured reserve, Matthew DeFranks of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Panthers needed to clear roster space for Derek MacKenzie, who's ready to return from an undisclosed issue of his own, so the shootout specialist heads to IR with his next shot at returning now coming Monday against the Devils. If you're relying on Vrbata, however, it'll be worth checking back to see if he actually travels to New Jersey for that game or Tuesday's road clash with the Rangers.

Vrbata (undisclosed) won't be available for Wednesday's game against the Maple Leafs, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Panthers have yet to shed any light on the specific nature of Vrbata's injury, but he'll miss a second straight game Wednesday with his mystery ailment. Connor Brickley will continue to skate in a top-six role while Vrbata remains sidelined.

Vrbata tallied three goals -- one on the power play -- in a 8-3 victory over the Ducks on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Oddly enough, the 36-year-old hadn't scored a goal this season before Thursday's hat trick. Vrbata now has eight points in nine games played. He'll look to keep the momentum going against Detroit on Saturday.

During Thursday's 5-2 win over the Blues, Vrbata picked up an assist for the third consecutive game.

EDGE Analysis

The 16-year NHL veteran got the power-play helper on a Jared McCann goal during the second period and now has one assist in each game this season. Coming off a 55-point effort last year, Vrbata is in a position to have another productive year. Through three games, the 36-year-old is averaging 2:13 in power-play ice time and has logged 13 shots on goal.

Vrbata inked a one-year contract with the Panthers on Saturday that includes a $2.5 million base salary and $1.25 million in performance bonuses, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vrbata could earn as much as $3.75 million should he and the team reach all incentives included in his contract. With the legendary Jaromir Jagr presumably headed out of Miami, he should crack the top six alongside a group of talented young forwards. Despite playing on one of the league's worst offensive units last season, the 36-year-old winger notched 55 points (20 goals, 35 assists) with the Coyotes. The upgrade in surrounding talent could result in a further boost of his stats in 2017-18.

Vrbata was not protected by the Coyotes and thus will be exposed to the Vegas expansion draft, theScore reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heading into his age-36 season, Vrbata's one-year deal with the Coyotes is up and he currently doesn't have a contract in place heading into 2017-18. As such, the Golden Knights may be inclined to sign him given that he bounced back from a poor campaign in Vancouver with 20 goals, 55 points and a healthy 233 shots on net last year in the desert.

Vrbata scored two goals -- one on the power play -- in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Vrbata returned from a one-game absence with a pair of second-period goals, including the game-winning power-play tally. The veteran Czech winger had failed to light the lamp in his previous six appearances, but still reached the 20-goal mark for the sixth time in his career with this performance. Arizona's leading scorer has quietly had an impressive campaign for a 35-year-old despite subpar play from his teammates.

Vrbata (lower body) will be back in action for Thursday's home game against the Cancuks, Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Veteran Shane Doan (lower body) will also return. With both skaters back in tow, that figures to give the 'Yotes a huge boost on the right wing. Vrbata should be highly motivated against his former team in this next contest. By all accounts, he's been rejuvenated away from Vancouver, fashioning a team-high 53 points after putting up a mere 27 with that club last season.

Vrbata will not play Tuesday night against the Stars due to a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

The Czech winger leads the Coyotes with 53 points (18 goals, 35 assists) through 79 games, making this a significant absence for the team and fantasy owners alike. It's possible that Boston University standout Clayton Keller returns to the lineup with Vrbata out for at least the next contest.