Bertuzzi (upper body) has been activated from injured reserve, per the NHL's official media site. As a result, expect him to play against the Flyers in Philadelphia on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bertuzzi's activation comes at a good time, as the Red Wings will need to rest Frans Nielsen (illness) for the first of two games against the Flyers this weekend. Bert has compiled 13 goals on a tremendous 17.6 shooting percentage to go along with 15 helpers through 49 games in his third NHL season (technically his second as a full-timer).

Bertuzzi (upper body) figures to be available for Saturday's game against the Flyers, according to Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill.

EDGE Analysis

Detroit's next transaction likely will involve removing Bertuzzi from injured reserve, with another playing getting bussed to AHL Grand Rapids. The Red Wings lost three of seven games without the grinder available.

Bertuzzi (upper body) could be ready to play the Flyers over the weekend, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Wings have a road game scheduled against the Flyers on Saturday and then they'll return home to face them Sunday to complete the back-to-back set. Detroit waived Martin Frk on Wednesday to pave the way for Bertuzzi's return.

Bertuzzi (upper body) is listed on injured reserve, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

It's already been determined that Bertuzzi will not return until Thursday at the earliest, and by placing the mettlesome winger on injured reserve, the Wings were able to activate defenseman Trevor Daley (foot) for Tuesday's game against the Predators.

Bertuzzi (upper body) is expected to miss at least two more games, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

This means Bertuzzi will be targeting a return for Thursday's home game against the Senators. Detroit's 2013 second-round (58th overall) draft pick hasn't played since Jan. 22, which was prior to the NHL's All-Star break.

Bertuzzi (upper body) is listed as a scratch for Saturday's game against the Sabres, per the NHL.com roster report.

EDGE Analysis

Bertuzzi is rounding out his recovery from an upper-body injury, with this being his fourth consecutive absence. He's undergone cognitive tests and previous reports have suggested that he may be dealing with a neck issue.

Bertuzzi has undergone a cognitive test as well as a test on his neck, according to Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the Wings reportedly aren't too concerned about Bertuzzi's status, the fiery winger will miss Thursday's game against the Golden Knights, and the team has yet to provide a concrete timetable for his return. He isn't on injured reserve, though, so there is at least a glimmer of hope that he'll be ready to go Saturday against the Sabres.

Bertuzzi (upper body) was unable to take the ice for Wednesday's practice, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news doesn't bode well for the 23-year-old's status for Thursday's game against Vegas. Having already missed the past two games, the fact that Bertuzzi is unable to practice casts serious doubt on his availability for Thursday. With a young player like Bertuzzi, the Red Wings might be taking a cautious approach to make sure the winger doesn't withstand a more serious injury.

Bertuzzi (upper body) wasn't on the ice for practice Tuesday, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bertuzzi's next opportunity to play will arrive Thursday against the Golden Knights. The agitating winger missed the last two contests with the streaky Red Wings actually managing to win each of those -- including Friday's 3-2 home win over the Maple Leafs. Typically, an injured player must prove that he can withstand contact in a practice before obtaining medical clearance to return; it should be no different for Bertuzzi.

Bertuzzi will miss a pair of games this weekend due to an upper-body injury, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bertuzzi reportedly will be reevaluated over the weekend, when his teammates will have to make do without the physical scoring winger in Friday's game against the Maple Leafs and Saturday's clash with the Senators. The third-year winger has 13 goals and 15 assists to complement a plus-7 rating over 49 games, so his absence is rather significant. Unless the Wings promote a player from AHL Grand Rapids, they might have to pull Martin Frk away from the press box.