Kassian's point drought reached 37 games in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

In that span, Kassian has missed 19 games to injuries and scratches. He's picked up 27 PIM, 21 hits, 16 shots on goal and a minus-11 rating over those scoreless appearances. The 32-year-old winger remains stuck on one goal and no assists through 43 outings overall. His playing time should solidify a bit down the stretch, but he's highly unlikely to make an impact in fantasy.

Kassian hasn't registered a point in his last 27 games.

EDGE Analysis

He's been scratched on occasion, but he played in 14 of the Coyotes' 15 games in January. Kassian mustered just seven shots on goal, four hits, four blocked shots and a minus-1 rating while average 8:35 of ice time this month -- he's usually good for physical play if nothing else. Liam O'Brien (hand) could return in mid-February, and if the Coyotes are mostly healthy at that point, Kassian could become a regular healthy scratch.

Kassian has not recorded a point since returning from a lower-body injury Nov. 23.

EDGE Analysis

The physical winger has 11 hits and 21 PIM in 10 contests in that span, but he's also been scratched seven times in that span. Kassian simply isn't an effective depth scorer for the Coyotes, though he should have a fairly clear path to playing time while Matias Maccelli (lower body) is out. Kassian is stuck on one goal while adding 24 hits, 34 PIM, 10 shots on goal and a minus-9 rating through 18 outings this season.

Kassian (lower body) will be back in the lineup Wednesday against Carolina, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian, who has missed the past nine games, will return sooner than expected. He has one goal, 13 PIM and 13 hits in eight appearances this season.

Kassian (lower body) was moved to injured reserve Monday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian, who has been out since Oct. 30, is eligible to be activated when he's ready to return. However, he isn't expected to play Monday against Nashville.

Kassian (lower body) will miss Thursday's game against Dallas, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian also won't join the Coyotes' on their upcoming five-game Eastern road trip. Arizona is likely to call up a forward before the road trip, but for Thursday's game, the Coyotes are expected to dress seven defensemen and 11 forwards. That will keep Dysin Mayo in the lineup.

Kassian (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Panthers and is considered day-to-day.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian was announced as a scratch just before puck drop. Dysin Mayo will draw into the lineup as a seventh defenseman Tuesday, but the Coyotes will likely make a move for a forward if Kassian has to miss any additional time.

Kassian scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian got his first point as a Coyote with a wraparound goal in the first period. The 31-year-old winger has added 10 hits, five shots on net, nine PIM and a minus-4 rating. He's a prototypical fourth-liner, so Kassian shouldn't be expected to put up much offense on a team likely to struggle to fill the net.

The Oilers traded Kassian, the 29th overall selection in this year's Entry Draft and future second (2025) and third round (2024) picks to the Coyotes on Thursday in exchange for the 32nd overall pick in this year's Entry Draft, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Oilers paid a hefty price in order to dump Kassian and his $3.2 million cap hit each of the next two seasons on the asset-collecting Coyotes. Kassian spent some time playing in Edmonton's top-six a year ago, but he's always been best suited for a depth role. He managed just six goals and 19 points in 58 games for the Oilers last season and it's difficult to believe those numbers will improve on an Arizona squad with considerably less overall talent. Kassian will be 32 years of age next January and can be ignored in all fantasy leagues this coming fall.

Kassian scored a goal, logged four hits and added two PIM in Monday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Avalanche in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian saw a little more ice time Monday, logging a postseason-high 13:56 in this contest with the occasional shift on the top line. That's where he scored his goal with 3:22 left in regulation, converting on a Leon Draisaitl pass to force overtime. Kassian has four points, 17 shots, 52 hits and a minus-2 rating in 16 playoff contests. The veteran winger is under contract for two more years, so he'll likely return to a role in the Oilers' bottom six for 2022-23 after notching 19 points in 58 regular-season games this year.