Hamonic played for the first time in five games in December when he logged three hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic was in the lineup a majority of the time in November, but his role has shrunk in December. The 35-year-old has been sharing one spot in the lineup with Jacob Bernard-Docker, though both could play if Simon Edvinsson (lower body) misses any time after exiting Wednesday's contest. Hamonic has just one helper and a minus-11 rating through 17 appearances, though he's added 18 PIM, 18 hits and 24 blocked shots.

Hamonic logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic played Opening Night versus the Canadiens, but he was scratched for seven straight games before entering the lineup as a seventh defenseman Saturday. The 35-year-old is likely near the tail end of his career, and the Red Wings have more interest in giving minutes to younger options like Axel Sandin-Pellikka and Albert Johansson. Hamonic is likely to remain in a part-time role until injuries pile up on the blue line.

Hamonic landed a one-year, $1 million contract with Detroit on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic spent the last three-plus seasons with Ottawa, picking up one goal and six assists across 59 regular-season games in 2024-25. The 34-year-old blueliner figures to be in a battle with Erik Gustafsson and Justin Holl for the bottom pairing with the Red Wings.

Hamonic notched an assist in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic hadn't played since March 25, but he drew into the lineup Sunday with Nick Jensen getting some rest now that the Senators have clinched a playoff berth. The 34-year-old Hamonic has seven points, 71 shots on net, 69 hits, 88 blocked shots and a minus-17 rating over 57 appearances. He hasn't been all that sharp defensively this year, and he may not be a regular in the lineup during the postseason.

Hamonic logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic had an injury scare late in Thursday's game versus the Avalanche, but he was able to play a top-four role (20:12 of ice time) Saturday with no trouble. The 34-year-old defenseman also has three points over his last three outings, which follows a stretch of 17 contests without a point, a span in which he missed 13 games due to injury. He blocks a lot of shots, so injuries are part of the risk, one that's rarely worth it for fantasy managers. Hamonic is at six points, 70 shots on net, 86 blocks, 66 hits and a minus-15 rating over 55 appearances this season.

Hamonic (undisclosed) is expected to play Saturday versus New Jersey, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic didn't end up missing a full game after exiting Thursday's 5-1 loss to Colorado in the third period. He has a goal, five points, 64 hits and 84 blocks in 54 outings in 2024-25. Hamonic is projected to be paired with Thomas Chabot on Saturday.

Hamonic (undisclosed) did not finish Thursday's game versus the Avalanche, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

There was no update on Hamonic's status after the game, so his status for Saturday's game against the Devils is in doubt. If Hamonic can't play, Dennis Gilbert will likely draw into the lineup.

Hamonic scored his first goal of the season and added an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran blueliner snapped a 75-game goal drought, with his last tally coming Dec. 15, 2023 against the Stars. Hamonic isn't in the lineup for his offense -- on the season, he's produced 83 blocked shots and 62 hits in 53 appearances, but only five points.

Hamonic (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday in Toronto, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic missed three games with the injury. The 34-year-old veteran has a paltry three assists in 51 games this season. He will replace Nick Jensen in the lineup.

Hamonic (lower body) will sit out Thursday's tilt versus Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic will miss his third straight game. Hamonic has three assists, 58 hits and 80 blocked shots across 51 contests this season. Hamonic could return as early as Saturday against Toronto. He will once again be replaced by Nikolas Matinpalo on the blue line Thursday.