Dermott will be a healthy scratch Saturday against the Canadiens, according to Scott Wheeler of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Dermott is simply being rested for the playoffs, but the decision to sit him was probably made easier by the fact that he recently overcame a shoulder injury. The second-year defenseman finishes with four goals and 13 assists over 64 games.

Dermott (shoulder) will slot back into the lineup Saturday against Ottawa, Paul Hendrick of the Maple Leafs' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dermott and the Leafs were aiming for a Saturday return, and now it has been confirmed. The Ontario native last played Feb. 27 and may have some rust to shake off. On the season, Dermott has 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) and averages 17:18 of ice time through 60 contests.

Coach Mike Babcock relayed Thursday that Dermott (shoulder) should return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Senators, Kristen Shilton of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dermott last played in a game Feb. 27, so he may have some rust to knock off initially. Regardless, his absence from the power play limits the second-year blueliner's upside from a fantasy perspective. He was paired with Martin Marincin during practice Thursday, aligning him to draw in there for his return.

Dermott (shoulder) practiced in a full contact sweater Monday and coach Mike Babcock confirmed that he's been cleared for contact, Kristen Shilton of TSN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dermott has cleared a major hurdle in his recovery from a shoulder injury that's kept him sidelined since Feb. 27, though he'll likely require a few practice sessions to get back up to game speed. Babcock had no update on fellow injured Leafs blueliner Jake Gardiner (back), so Dermott could slot into Gardiner's usual spot if he rejoins the lineup first.

Dermott (shoulder) joined Friday's practice session in a non-contact jersey, Kristen Shilton of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dermott's initial timeline still has him about a week away from suiting up, but his participation at practice is an indication he is trending in the right direction. Once cleared to play, the blueliner could see an uptick in ice time with Jake Gardiner (back) still unavailable. The Ontario native needs three more points to reach the 20-point mark for the first time in his young career.

Dermott (shoulder) skated Friday, Paul Hendrick of the Maple Leafs' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dermott is expected to be sidelined for another couple of weeks, but his return to the ice Friday marks a step in the right direction. He'll still need to return to practice and gain clearance for contact before the blueliner will be considered a candidate to play.

Dermott (shoulder) will be on the mend for four weeks, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Dermott's timeline holds, he should return near the end of the regular season and would be ready for the playoffs in the second week of April. The second-year blueliner is likely rostered mainly in deeper leagues, but he can now be safely dropped in all formats aside from keeper leagues. The team recalled Martin Marincin to take his place among the defensive pairings Thursday.

Coach Mike Babcock indicated after Wednesday's game against the Oilers that Dermott (shoulder) is probably considered week-to-week, Kristen Shilton of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the news, Dermott can be safely ruled out Thursday against the Islanders and Saturday versus the Sabres, though it appears his absence could extend well beyond that. Martin Marincin will be recalled from AHL Toronto ahead of Thursday's contest and will slot in alongside Justin Holl, per Babcock.

Dermott will not retake the ice Wednesday against the Oilers due to a shoulder injury.

EDGE Analysis

While Dermott's 17 points over 59 contests aren't particularly appealing from a fantasy standpoint, they do mark a career-high for the second-year blueliner, who totaled 13 a second ago. He recorded a plus-1 rating and two shots on goal prior to his exit, but Dermott didn't contribute to any of the six goals scored. Given the short turnaround for Thursday's contest against the Islanders, it wouldn't be surprising if Dermott skips the trip to New York since the team returns home Saturday to face the Sabres.

The Leafs are guiding Dermott's development along the same type of path as they used with Morgan Rielly, the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Mike Babcock kept a tight leash on Rielly for two seasons before unleashing him. Babcock has already moved Dermott from alongside the steady Ron Hainsey to beside offensive-minded Jake Gardiner. Dermott has 16 points in 57 games; Rielly had 29 in 81 in his second season. If the career arc is parallel, Dermott will see a big jump in production in another couple of seasons once he expands his view of the defensive zone. Keeper owners should stash him now if they have salary flexibility.