O'Reilly (back) is "unlikely" to play Thursday against Montreal, John Vogl of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though O'Reilly skated Tuesday, the Sabres have given not officially made any statements on O'Reilly's status. Consider him day-to-day until further notice. There will be a better indication of whether or not O'Reilly will suit up Thursday during the pre-game skate.

O'Reilly (back) was on the ice for practice again Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly was dealing with some back spasms recently but his presence at practice again Tuesday seems to suggest he's headed towards playing in the team's opener Thursday. The team should provide an official status for him at some point before the contest.

O'Reilly (back) skated Sunday and is making good progress according to head coach Dan Bylsma.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly exited last Wednesday's preseason contest because of the back issue, but the rest has reportedly helped him. More on his status should arise as the regular season opener nears but he's making good progress toward potentially being ready.

O'Reilly (back) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale in Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly's injury has been diagnosed as back spasms, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports. O'Reilly's absence in Friday's game is thought to be precautionary and he is being listed as day-to-day. He should be all systems go for opening night in Buffalo.

O'Reilly left Wednesday's preseason game against Carolina with a lower body injury and will not return.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear at this point how the ailment was sustained but with the NHL season just over a week away, his remainder on the bench could just be precautionary. The team is likely to provide details of his condition following the game.

O'Reilly has been added to Team Canada's World Cup roster in place of the injured Tyler Seguin, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly's addition to the team comes as a result of a mild knee injury to Tyler Seguin, who is expected to be off of skates for 7-to-10 days. O'Reilly played 71 games for the Sabres in 2015-16, racking up 21 goals and 39 assists.

The Crown dropped its impaired driving case against O'Reilly, which was supposed to begin Monday, CTV London reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly was charged after his pickup truck was alleged to have struck a Tim Hortons coffee shop in London, Ontario in the early hours of July 9, 2015. The Crown decided to drop the case after no eyewitnesses could place O'Reilly at the scene of the accident, and O'Reilly claims that he was not behind the wheel at the time. There was some trepidation toward O'Reilly's status for the beginning of the 2016-17 season due to the trial, but with the charges dropped he's no longer expected to miss any time. The versatile center led the Sabres with 60 points and all NHL forwards in ice time per game. His seven-year, $52.5 million extension will kick in this coming season.

O'Reilly finished as the team's leading scorer in his first season with Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly was third on the team with 21 goals and first with 39 assists, falling four points shy of his career-high. Despite a spotty record in free agency, the Sabres managed to hit with O'Reilly, who also averaged 21:44 of ice time per night, more than any other Sabres forward, and was also named the team's Masterton Trophy nominee for his hard work and dedication. The Sabres are Jack Eichel's team, but O'Reilly has a very big role to play. With a healthy season of potential linemate Evander Kane and an improved year from the Sabres, O'Reilly can be an excellent fantasy player.

O'Reilly picked up an assist for his 60th point of the year in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win against the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Buffalo's year stops here, but O'Reilly was able to set a new career-high 39 assists and reach 60 points for second time. The center had a great all-around campaign at the helm on the first line, with the only downer being his minus-16 rating (worst of his career). The Sabres should be a better team next season, which will only bode well for O'Reilly and his potential production.

O'Reilly will play Tuesday against New Jersey, reports Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly missed Monday's practice for undisclosed reasons but will be ready to go against New Jersey. He is their team's best player and averages 21:46 per night, more than any other forward on the team. He's been on fire lately with three goals and three assists in his past four games, so he's a must-start for fantasy owners.