Callahan unloaded four empty shots along with five hits in Thursday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Canadiens, recording 11:44 of ice time in the process.

EDGE Analysis

The gritty winger has now doled out five hits in four games this season, and it was nice to see him so busy after missing the previous eight contests. Still, Callahan's only average one point every five games and is depreciating faster than a new car off the lot. Remember, he dropped 54 points as recently as the 2014-15 campaign, but the trouble is that Callahan is injured too often.

Callahan (shoulder) will return to the lineup Thursday night against the Canadiens, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Callahan's missed the past eight games, but he should be eager to improve upon his career-low shooting percentage of 2.0 through 29 contests. After all, the American winger plays for the league's best offense, so he doesn't need to be pressing in the attacking zone.

Callahan (shoulder) has been cleared for contact and could return at some point on the Lightning's current five-game road trip, reports the Tampa Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

"We're definitely close," said Callahan on Sunday. It will be three weeks on Thursday since the injury first happened. The team has sorely missed Callahan's determined play on the penalty kill -- they've allowed 10 power-play goals in the seven games the winger has missed.

Callahan (shoulder) will join the Lightning's upcoming road trip, but remains at least a week away from return to action, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to coach Jon Cooper, the hope is that Callahan will be upgraded to day-to-day next week, which effectively rules him out Friday and Sunday against the Flyers and Blue Jackets respectively. Where the winger will be reinserted into the lineup -- and who gets relegated to the press box -- remains to be seen, but Cory Conacher and J.T. Brown figure to be the leading candidates.

Callahan (shoulder) took part in Thursday's practice in a non-contact jersey, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Callahan's return to the ice is a positive sign in his recovery, but fantasy owners probably shouldn't get too excited about a potential return, considering he has yet to be cleared for contact. Until the winger can fully participate in practice -- and is activated off injured reserve -- he will remain out of the lineup.

Callahan (shoulder) is on injured reserve, per the NHL's official site.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran winger isn't expected to return until early January, and his placement on IR won't affect said timeline, but between this injury and his producing only six points through 29 games, it's safe to say Callahan is expendable in fantasy these days.

Callahan is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. He'll be reevaluated in 3-to-4 weeks.

EDGE Analysis

This is a big blow to Tampa Bay's depth up front, as Callahan is an important member of the team's bottom-six forward group and penalty-killing unit. However, the veteran winger's absence won't impact many fantasy teams, as his lack of offensive upside keeps him from being a viable option in most season-long formats. The Lightning will likely recall a forward from their minor-league affiliate, but J.T. Brown will presumably replace Callahan on the team's fourth line for the time being. The 32-year-old American will undoubtedly be placed on injured reserve for the duration of his absence.

Callahan exited Thursday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes in third period due to an apparent shoulder injury, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Callahan suffered his injury when he crashed into the boards while tied up with Arizona's Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The veteran forward was clearly in pain as he headed to the locker room, and he was unable to return to the contest. Coach Jon Cooper didn't have a definite update on Callahan's status following Thursday's match, but he was able to tell reporters "This one might be longer than day-to-day," Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. Tampa Bay should release another update on Callahan's condition Friday.

Callahan (undisclosed) took part in line rushes during pregame warmups, indicating he'll return to the lineup for Thursday's clash with the Coyotes, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Callahan's return to action will strengthen Tampa Bay's bottom-six forward group, but it won't mean much for fantasy owners, as the veteran winger has only notched one goal and six points in 28 games this campaign. The 32-year-old American will skate with Chris Kunitz and Cedric Paquette on the Lightning's fourth line against Arizona.

Callahan will be a game-time decision Thursday against Arizona after missing Tuesday's clash with the Blues due to an undisclosed ailment, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Callahan took part in line rushes during practice, it bodes well for his return to the lineup Thursday. The 24-year-old has notched just one helper in nine outings since returning from a lower-body malady. Its unclear whether this latest injury is related to that one or if the center picked up a new knock.