Flames coach Bill Peters says Hamonic (face) could return late next week, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames' bench boss added that his prediction represented a "best-case scenario", leading one to believe that it's more than likely that Hamonic won't be ready by then. The 28-year-old defenseman was injured in a fight with Erik Gudbranson on Opening Night and has only featured in one game this season.

Hamonic (face) returned to practice in a yellow non-contact jersey Wednesday, Kristen Anderson of The Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wednesday marked the first time Hamonic has taken the ice since undergoing surgery for a facial fracture in early October. While it's certainly a positive sign, the blueliner will likely need to get a session or two under his belt after shedding the no-contact jersey before he's an option to return from injured reserve.

Hamonic has been placed on injured reserve with a facial fracture that comes with a week-to-week return designation, Aaron Vickers of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic sustained his injury upon tussling with Erik Gudbranson of the Canucks on Wednesday. This is particularly concerning because a concussion caused him to miss the final four games of the 2017-19 campaign. At any rate, Rasmus Anderson has been recalled from AHL Stockton as a reinforcement option.

Hamonic missed practice Thursday and could be sidelined against the Canucks on Saturday, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic missed some time during Wednesday's matchup with Vancouver after dropping the gloves against Erik Gudbranson. Until the club can determine the severity and nature of the defenseman's injury, he should probably be considered questionable (at best) for Saturday's tilt.

Hamonic (concussion) played in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Bruins in China, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic missed the final four games of the 2017-18 campaign due to a concussion, but that's clearly no longer an issue. The 28-year-old defender likely won't put up many points this season, but he should average over 20 minutes of ice time per contest, and will remain a key member of the Flames' penalty-killing unit.

Hamonic was dealing with a concussion towards the end of the 2017-18 season, Irfaan Gaffar of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

The mysterious upper-body injury that kept Hamonic out of the last four games has finally been revealed, and with Calgary fading from the playoff picture, it was a smart decision to make his health a priority. The good news is the concussion should be fully healed by the time training camp rolls around, and shouldn't keep the 27-year-old sidelined from very many offseason workouts.

Hamonic (upper body) will not partake in Thursday's contest against the Jets, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic was considered a candidate to return after missing two straight games because of the issue, but it appears he will require at least another couple of days to rest up. He only has one more opportunity to play before the season completes, so his season may be complete if he can't make the quick turn around for Saturday.

Hamonic (upper body) could return to the lineup Thursday in Winnipeg, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite skating as an extra defenseman during Wednesday's practice, Hamonic sported a full-contact jersey, according to Kristen Anderson of Postmedia. Calgary will provide clarity of Hamonic's status following Thursday's morning skate, though with a statline that reads one goal and 10 assists over 74 games, Hamonic isn't a reliable fantasy option.

Hamonic (upper body) skated with the team Tuesday in a non-contact jersey, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic -- who had previously been ruled out against the Coyotes on Tuesday -- would seem to be doubtful for Thursday's matchup with Winnipeg, considering he has yet to be cleared for contact. The Flames have no reason to rush the blueliner back into action and will want to make sure he is 100 percent before putting him back on the ice.

Hamonic (upper body) is out for Tuesday's game against the Coyotes, but could be back at some point, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering the Flames are going to miss the playoffs, "some point" would mean Thursday against the Jets or Saturday against the Golden Knights. However, head coach Glen Gulutzan only said it was a possibility, so it seems very much possible that Hamonic is done for the year.