Dermott (foot) will be a game-time decision versus the Lightning on Thursday, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Dermott's potential absence would certainly be a problem for the Leafs on the ice, the impact for fantasy players is likely to be minimal considering he has just one assist in nine games. If Dermott is unable to play against Tampa Bay, Justin Holl figures to jump into the lineup while Timothy Liljegren would likely see the biggest uptick in ice time.

Dermott (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic Toronto reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dermott's status for Thursday's game versus Tampa Bay is up in the air. If Dermott's unable to go, Justin Holl will likely draw into the lineup against the Lightning.

Dermott (calf) is on the ice for practice Tuesday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dermott didn't play in Monday's preseason game versus Ottawa due to a calf injury, but it appears as though he was likely held out as a precautionary measure. Dermott, who picked up six points in 51 games last campaign, should be a fixture on Toronto's bottom pairing in 2021-22.

Dermott (calf) will not play in Monday's preseason contest against Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Dermott was scratched from the lineup just moments before Monday's game so the injury doesn't appear to be anything too serious. He'll be considered questionable for Tuesday's preseason matchup with Montreal until another update is available.

Dermott secured a two-year, $3 million contract with Toronto on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Dermott likely could have gotten slightly more money on the open market but will still see his salary nearly double after playing last season on a one-year deal. Offensively, the 24-year-old defenseman had a disappointing 2020-21, as he managed just six points in 51 contests while averaging just 13:13 of ice time. Considering he has never put together a 20-point season, Dermott is unlikely to offer much from a fantasy perspective.

Dermott skated 12:03 in Thursday's 5-2 win over Montreal. It was the lowest ice time of the six Toronto defenders.

EDGE Analysis

With Rasmus Sandin's emergence, Dermott has been pressed into a battle for playing time and has had to shift to the right side to get ice. He did play 2:10 shorthanded, the third highest for a Leaf blueliner, so it's clear where the team sees his value. But his ice time is dropping. Dermott has one assist in his last 11 games. And when Zach Bogosian ultimately returns from his shoulder injury, Dermott is likely to see some time in the press box.

Dermott registered an assist in Monday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Dermott recorded the secondary helper on Jason Spezza's second-period tally. The 24-year-old Dermott has three points in his last nine games. He's seeing only limited minutes on the third pairing, which has led to an unimpressive stat line of four points, 29 shots on net, 30 hits, 23 blocked shots and 17 PIM through 35 contests.

Dermott has gone 16 games without registering a point.

EDGE Analysis

The young defender plays 11-14 minutes a game on the bottom pairing, but has only tallied a single goal in 26 games this season. Dermott has been fine, but not great, and could be displaced from the lineup if the Leafs pursue and acquire another defender. His fantasy value, if it exists, lies in the future.

Dermott (leg) scored a goal on two shots and skated 12:02 in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Dermott missed two games with the injury, but he found his first goal and point of the year in his return. The relatively low ice time shouldn't be considered concerning -- Dermott entered Wednesday averaging 10:11 per game. The 24-year-old usually works on the third pairing, so fantasy managers can leave him on the waiver wire with such a limited role.

Dermott (leg) will be an option for Wednesday's matchup with Montreal, Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dermott skated on Toronto's third pairing during Tuesday's practice, so he appears poised to rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's contest following a two-game absence. He's gone scoreless in nine games this campaign.