Hamonic has opted out of playing once the 2019-20 season restarts.

EDGE Analysis

The NHL announced its plans to return to play Friday, but Hamonic will elect to not join the team out of family concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The defenseman battled an upper-body injury prior to the suspension of play and only picked up 12 points over 50 games this year.

Hamonic (upper body) has been medically cleared ahead of Thursday's game against the Islanders, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Geoff Ward declined to confirm whether Hamonic would rejoin the lineup Thursday, but all signs currently point to him returning against the Islanders. Either way, the 29-year-old blueliner has only picked up 12 points in 50 games this campaign, making him a fringe option at best in deeper fantasy formats.

Hamonic (upper body) is hoping to return to the lineup Thursday against the Islanders, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic has been sidelined since Feb. 8 with an upper-body issue, but he was able to complete a full practice for the first time since suffering his injury Saturday, which was the first sign that he was likely closing in on a return. Another update on the 29-year-old blueliner's status should be released prior to puck drop against the Isles.

Hamonic (upper body) got in a full practice Saturday, Flames radio host Pat Steinberg reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic was able to finish a full practice for the first time since getting injured a month ago, but he will need to take contact before making a possible return. It will probably be at least another week before the defenseman's ready for game action.

Hamonic (upper body) participated in Wednesday's morning skate in a non-contact jersey, Kristen Anderson of The Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's the first time Hamonic has skated with the team since he exited their Feb. 8 game against the Canucks. He'll still likely need a few full practices before he's ready to go. Hamonic is on injured reserve currently -- when he's activated, that will be a strong indication that he's nearing a return.

Flames general manager Brad Treliving says that Hamonic (upper body) is expected to miss "a few more weeks," Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic has missed the last seven games and isn't expected to return until at least mid-March. The 29-year-old defenseman has 12 points in 50 games this season.

Hamonic (upper body) hasn't resumed skating and is still week-to-week, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mark Giordano (hamstring) returned to the ice Tuesday and still has no timeline to return, but general manager Brad Treliving believes Hamonic will need more time than the captain. However, he relayed that both should return this season. The Flames have certainly struggled without the two in the lineup, as they've allowed three or more goals in five straight games, but Michael Stone and Noah Hanifin are expected to stay in the top four until the injured blueliners return.

The Flames placed Hamonic (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic was sent back to Calgary earlier Monday, so he was already expected to miss the remaining three games on this current road trip. His placement on injured reserve will rule him out until at least Feb. 17 against the Ducks, but a timeline for his return is still unknown. There should be a more clear outlook later in the week after further evaluation.

Hamonic (undisclosed) will head back to Calgary and miss the next three road games, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic will be re-evaluated at home, so his next chance to play will be Saturday versus the Blackhawks. This doesn't have many fantasy implications because Hamonic has just 12 points over 50 games. Michael Stone is expected to work on the top pairing in Hamonic's place Monday against the Sharks.

Hamonic (undisclosed) is expected to miss Monday's game versus the Sharks, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic missed Monday's practice after sustaining an undisclosed injury Saturday against the Canucks, and the Flames recalled Alexander Yelesin to add depth to the blue line. The 29-year-old Hamonic will aim to get back in the lineup Wednesday versus the Kings.