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Bruins' Charlie McAvoy: Ready to roll Saturday

McAvoy has been activated from injured reserve following a seven-game injury layoff. The burgeoning defenseman has had trouble staying healthy this season, as evidenced by the fact that he's only drawn into 17 games this season. McAvoy's produced a goal and 10 helpers over that span to return value in just about any fantasy setting, but he's still seeking that elusive power-play point in 2018-19. Unfortunately, he's not expected to see any immediate time on the man advantage upon his return.

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy: Could return to action Saturday

An announcement on that front, either way, will arrive Saturday, with Cassidy adding that once McAvoy re-enters the Bruins lineup, either Matt Grzelcyk or John Moore will be the odd man out in the team's blue-line corps. McAvoy, who has been sidelined of late by a foot infection, has had trouble staying healthy this season, but when he has played, the 21-year-old has been effective enough to merit fantasy consideration, having logged a goal and 11 points in 17 games to go along with a plus-4 rating.

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy: Won't play Thursday

On the plus side, coach Bruce Cassidy relayed that McAvoy "felt good" while skating with his teammates Wednesday. With a Thursday return now ruled out, McAvoy's next opportunity to re-join the Bruins' lineup will arrive Saturday night against the Maple Leafs.

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy: Could return Saturday

McAvoy took part in Wednesday's practice session, though he was spotted working on the extra pairing with Steven Kampfer. It appears the 21-year-old blueliner will take in another practice or two before making an attempt at returning. Prior to the injury, McAvoy had posted a hot start to 2018-19, notching 11 points -- one goal and 10 assists -- in addition to a plus-4 rating through 17 games.

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy: Continues to progress

McAvoy worked on the Bruins' extra blue-line pairing with Steven Kampfer on Wednesday. It's unclear if McAvoy is a candidate to suit up Thursday against Washington, but it is apparent that the young defenseman is nearing a return to action. McAvoy, who last suited up Dec. 23, has logged one goal and 11 points in 17 games to date.