Matthias has been unable to crack the Jets' lineup, instead spending game days in the press box.

EDGE Analysis

Matthias has featured just twice since Jan. 12, a stretch of 42 games. Even when the center has been in action, it has been sparingly, as he averaged 11:10 of ice time in his 27 regular-season outings. Unsurprisingly, given his lack of play time, the 29-year-old was limited to a mere three points. With the emergence of young players like Kyle Connor, Nikolaj Ehlers (undisclosed) and Jack Roslovic, it's hard to imagine Winnipeg will bring back Matthias next season -- especially not at his current $2.125 cap hit.

Matthias logged a mere 7:22 of ice time in his return from an upper-body injury against the Predators on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

While Matthias did make a brief appearance on the power play (24 seconds), he should probably be considered a temporary stop gap to replace the late scratch of Paul Stastny (lower body). As such, the center is unlikely to play more than 10 minutes in any game the rest of the way and could find himself sitting down as a healthy scratch periodically.

Matthias (upper body) has been given the green light to return to the lineup.

EDGE Analysis

While he may be healthy enough to play, Matthias could still find himself watching from the press box as a healthy scratch in favor of Mark Dano. Considering the 29-year-old Matthias has just three points on the year, few fantasy owners will be languishing over whether he will be in the lineup versus the Predators on Tuesday. Those that are will likely have to wait until warmups to see if the Ontario native suits up.

Matthias (upper body) hit the ice Tuesday in a regular jersey, Mitchell Clinton of JetsTV reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite Matthias taking part in the game-day skate without limitations, coach Paul Maurice won't make any changes to the lineup ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Rangers, per Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun. Even once cleared to return -- and activated off injured reserve -- the 29-year-old could find ice time hard to come by, in part due to the emergence of Jack Roslovic.

Matthias (upper body) continues to skate in his injury rehab, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthias, who's been sidelined since Jan. 12, remains on injured reserve for a Jets team that is a virtual lock to make the playoffs. This means the club can afford to be extra cautious with the brutish winger listed at 6-foot-4 and 231 pounds.

Matthias (upper body) was once again back on the ice ahead of practice Thursday, Brian Munz of TSN 1290 Winnipeg reports.

EDGE Analysis

It doesn't appear that Matthias is making much progress given that he first stepped on the ice for a solo skate nine days ago, but perhaps there's more to the story than what's been reported. The low-end winger remains on injured reserve, where fantasy value goes to waste.

Matthias (upper body) skated prior to practice Tuesday, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthias won't be eligible to return until he can be cleared for contact and takes part in some practice sessions with the team. The winger has spent long stretches as a healthy scratch, which means there is no guarantee he is back in the lineup even once given the all-clear.

Matthias (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The change in status does little to affect Matthias's recovery timeline, considering the team used a retroactive tag and can still bring him back as soon as he is cleared to play. It seems unlikely the Ontario native will be ready in time for Thursday's matchup with Anaheim, so fantasy owners can probably anticipate a post All-Star break return. Tucker Poolman was recalled from the minors in a corresponding move.

Matthias (upper body) will not be in the lineup against the Sharks, Brian Munz of TSN 1290 Winnipeg reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthias will miss his third outing due to his upper-body malady. A healthy scratch for much of the year, the natural center has been limited to just 25 games this season, in which he has tallied a mere three points, 23 shots and 20 hits. Even once given the green light, there is no guarantee the 29-year-old won't find himself in the press box more often than not.

Matthias (upper body) won't participate in Sunday's tilt against Vancouver, Sara Orlesky of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

This marks the third straight game that Matthias has missed, and his next chance to go will be Tuesday against San Jose. The 29-year-old has only posted three points (one goal, two assists) in 25 games this season, and Jack Roslovic and Marko Dano should continue to see extended looks on the fourth line in his absence.