Anaheim Ducks head coach Randy Carlyle announced Thursday forward Partirck Eaves will not return this season as he continues to recover from Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Carlyle said the earliest Eaves could get back on the ice would be training camp in September.

Eaves was diagnosed with rare disorder, in which a patient's immune system attacks the nervous system, in October and has not played this season.

The 33-year-old Eaves joined the Ducks from Dallas as a late last season trade rental in late February. He played a key role in their push for a fifth straight Pacific Division title, excelling on the power play and racking up 11 goals in 20 games.

Despite missing the final 10 games of the regular season due to injury, he finished with a career-high 32 goals between the Ducks and Stars. He played seven games in the post-season, but sat out the final 10 games with a sprained right ankle while Anaheim reached the Western Conference finals.

He re-signed with the Ducks in June, agreeing to a three-year, $9.45 million deal and was expected to be a key top-six forward for the Ducks this season.

Eaves also has suited up for Ottawa, Carolina, Detroit and Nashville during his 12-year NHL career.