Weber (lower body) took to the ice for pregame warmups Saturday, John Lu of TSN.ca reports. This means the venerable defenseman should be active for the home game against the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

The power-play quarterback took part in morning skate, which was a big hint that he'd suit up for this contest. Montreal has emerged from its early-season slump, despite having Weber's services for the past six games. It's safe to follow suit and activate him in fantasy leagues at this time.

Weber (lower body) was paired with Jordie Benn during Saturday's morning skate, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Weber has missed six consecutive games due to the injury, but he did travel with the team for Thursday's game in Detroit, which suggests he's close to returning. His involvement in the morning skate is further evidence that he could return to play in the rematch Saturday night against the Red Wings at the Bell Centre.

Weber (lower body) won't play Thursday against the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Per Sportsnet's Eric Engels, the Canadiens will now place Weber on injured reserve in order to open up a roster spot for a potential recall from their minor-league affiliate. However, Weber's placement on IR will undoubtedly be retroactive in nature, which means he'll still be eligible to return to action Saturday. The Habs should release another update on the veteran blueliner's status following Saturday's morning skate.

Weber (lower body) could rejoin the action Thursday, but will hit injured reserve if he's unable to give it a go, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Habs recalled Daniel Carr for an additional body should Weber be sidelined, but the blueliner's placement on injured reserve wouldn't prevent him from returning Saturday anyway. An official update one way or the other should arrive on game day.

Weber (lower body) skated with an athletic therapist prior to Tuesday's practice, but will not play games Wednesday and Thursday, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports. He's already missed four games due to the injury.

EDGE Analysis

The earliest Weber will return is this coming Saturday at home against the Red Wings. Jeff Petry has been a reasonable facsimile of Weber while filling in for him on the top pair. The Canadiens may get David Schlemko (hand) back Wednesday, which helps fortify the defense heading into a back-to-back set.

Weber (lower body) did not practice Tuesday, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Claude Julien indicated Weber's recovery is going well, but the team's training staff hasn't given him the green light. The Canadiens are 2-1-1 in four games without the 13-year defenseman, as Jeff Petry has absorbed extra ice time and played well. That gives Julien the luxury not to rush Weber, who is expected to miss Wednesday's home game against Ottawa.

Weber (lower body) won't play Monday against the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Weber's fourth game missed with this injury. He's one of the best defensemen in the NHL, so Montreal and fantasy owners surely can't wait for him to return. The veteran blueliner's next chance to get back in the lineup will be Wednesday.

Weber (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Sabres, Louis Jean of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Weber took part in Saturday's morning skate, so he's clearly making progress in his recovery, but he'll have to wait until Monday against Columbus for his next opportunity to return to the lineup. Jakub Jerabek will likely continue to occupy a bottom-pairing role until Weber is cleared to play.

Weber (lower body) was on the ice for morning skate Saturday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

This would seem to indicate that Weber's on track to return for the evening's home contest against the Sabres, but it's still wise to take a wait-and-see approach on the power-play defenseman's status after he missed the past two games. Unless there's more news leaked followed the a.m. skate, we may not learn more about Weber's condition until pregame warmups.

Weber (lower body) was given a therapy day and sat out Friday's practice, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Claude Julien was not ready to declare Weber ready to return Saturday after missing the last two games. The coach wants to have the defenseman evaluated during the day before a decision is made as to his availability against the Sabres at the Bell Centre.