Bourque (lower body) won't play in Monday's game against San Jose.

EDGE Analysis

With only eight points in 49 games, the winger barely moves the needle in most leagues. His next chance to return will be Wednesday against Vancouver.

Bourque (lower body) will not play in Saturday's road game against the Sharks, The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's safe to assume that Bourque will need to practice before the team would consider plugging him back into the lineup -- he missed Friday's session due to the ailment. Andreas Martinsen is expected to slot in on the fourth line with Bourque ailing, though he's projected to be on the left wing while Joe Colborne goes to the right side. Now, the veteran Bourque will try to get healthy for Monday's home clash with Team Teal.

Bourque missed practice Friday due to a lower-body injury, Terry Frei of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of Bourque's ailment remains unclear, but the veteran winger is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's matchup with San Jose, suggesting he may be able to gut it out against the Sharks. If Bourque is unable to play Saturday, Andreas Martinsen will likely draw into the lineup in his absence.

Bourque went scoreless with a plus-1 and one blocked shot in Tuesday's 6-4 loss against the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Bourque skated in his 700th career NHL game, but he was unable to record any points for the sixth straight outing. In fact, he's been blanked in 13 of the past 14 contests. At this point in his career, he's only helping fantasy owners in shots on goal (75), penalty minutes (42) and hits (59), and even those contributions haven't been particularly special.

Bourque picked up an assist in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the visiting Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The point snapped a seven-game drought for the veteran, who now has nine goals and 13 points through 34 games this year. His 61 shots on goal and 25 PIM aren't bad, but he -- like the majority of the Avs -- has an ugly minus-13 rating, which is actually only fifth worst on the team.

Bourque notched his eighth goal on four shots as well as an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

That makes 10 points in 19 games for Bourque -- not an amazing total, but far better than last year's eight points in 49 games with Columbus. A two-time 50-point winger in his golden years, the nearly 35-year-old Bourque is a long way from such production now and should only be utilized in very deep fantasy formats. That goal total is enticing, but the fact that it's come on only 37 shots (a 21.6 shooting percentage) is a major red flag.

Bourque (illness) will suit up for Saturday's game against the visiting Canucks, Rick Sadowski of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bourque ripped Edmonton for a pair of goals in his last game Tuesday, but he may have a tough time against the next Canadian foe. Over 35 career contests, Bourque's minus-13 rating against Vancouver is worse than any other opponent he's faced over his 11-year career.

Bourque was held out of practice Friday due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Hopefully the illness doesn't sideline him for long, as the veteran Bourque was starting to turn on the jets with a pair of goals in his last game. The Avalanche next play Saturday, when they welcome the Canucks to Denver. Borque should be considered day-to-day ahead of that one.

Bourque potted a pair of goals in a 6-3 loss to the Oilers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bourque now has eight points on the season, seven of which have been goals. He also recorded five shots in this one to give him 32 on the year -- almost two per game -- so he could make for a sneaky play in daily contests or those in the deepest formats desperate for some scoring.

Bourque registered two goals -- including the overtime tally -- during Friday's win over Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

While Bourque was credited with two goals, the overtime winner actually came off the stick of Winnipeg's Nikolaj Ehlers, so taking Bourque's multi-goal night with a grain of salt is advised. At this point the 34-year-old veteran is nothing more than a desperation own in deep leagues.