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Roope Hintz is ready for the start of the 2026-27 campaign after recovering from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for 26 straight games, including the playoffs, to finish last season. Hintz appeared in two of Dallas' four preseason games to prove his full health. Last year, he recorded 15 goals, 44 points, 126 shots on net, and 60 hits across 53 appearances for the Dallas Stars.
Andrew Cogliano has officially been named Assistant General Manager of the Colorado Avalanche, transitioning into a larger hockey operations role after spending the last two seasons as a special assistant to GM Joe Sakic. The promotion follows a brief period viewed as a potential replacement role. Cogliano, a key part of Colorado's 2022 Stanley Cup championship team, is widely respected by players and staff for his communication skills and extensive 17-year NHL career experience.
The parents of Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich are calling for the coaches involved to be removed and put on leave pending an independent investigation. The demand follows an incident last month when Matthew Mayich collapsed during an outdoor workout. The family is pushing for accountability and oversight while the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse is conducted.
Detroit claimed defenseman Andreas Englund off waivers from Calgary, adding a physical depth piece familiar with head coach Todd McLellan from their time with Los Angeles. Englund practiced wearing No. 24, modeling his style after Niklas Kronwall. He is currently designated an immigration non-roster player while sorting out his visa. The move provides blue line insurance amidst Simon Edvinsson's ongoing contract negotiations as an RFA.
Rookie goaltender Sergei Murashov participated in Pittsburgh Penguins practice on Tuesday ahead of the team's regular-season opener against Philadelphia. During team drills, the young Russian netminder faced high-intensity net-front deflections and shooting work from veteran captain Sidney Crosby as the Penguins finalized their roster preparations.
The Buffalo Sabres placed 34-year-old forward Conor Sheary on waivers Tuesday to assign him to AHL Rochester. Sheary, a veteran of 655 NHL games, signed a one-year, $850,000 contract on July 1 and was initially placed on injured reserve before being waived. He is expected to spend the majority of the 2026-27 season in the AHL unless injuries create an opening on the NHL roster.
Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin arrived at training camp with a refreshed mindset and high expectations following an Atlantic Division title and their first playoff series win since 2007. Entering his ninth season, Dahlin highlighted his focus on hockey after personal off-season challenges were resolved. GM Jarmo Kekalainen and the young Sabres roster are banking on internal growth and a scrappy identity as they prepare to open their 2026-27 campaign against Columbus.
Spencer Knight is expected to defend the road net against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. Knight posted a 19-25-11 record with three shutouts, a 2.82 GAA and a .902 save percentage in 55 appearances for Chicago during the 2025-26 regular season. Vegas ranked 14th in the league last campaign with 3.22 goals per game. In his career against Vegas, Knight has gone 1-4-1 and has allowed 19 goals on 163 shots in six regular-season outings.
Utah Mammoth blue line depth has taken a major hit as 22-year-old defenseman Maveric Lamoureux faces a four-to-six-month recovery following shoulder surgery. Lamoureux suffered a dislocation during training camp and underwent a procedure Monday, putting him on a timeline to return around the All-Star break. The 6-foot-6 right-shot defenseman was competing for a full-time NHL roster spot. Utah will now look to Andrew Peeke, Nick DeSimone, and Dmitri Simashev to fill the void.
Carter Hart will guard the home crease in Tuesday's Opening Night matchup against the Blackhawks, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic. Hart gets the starting nod to open the regular season after relying on him heavily during their postseason run. The 28-year-old backstop was solid in the regular season, compiling an 11-3-3 record, a 2.71 GAA and an .891 save percentage across 18 outings, while posting a 14-8-0 record, 2.56 GAA and .907 save percentage in 22 playoff games.
Frederik Andersen is not expected to return from a knee injury until "maybe" December, head coach Mike Babcock announced. Andersen, who signed a one-year, $1 million contract with Edmonton in July, is currently rehabbing after posting a 16-14-5 record, 3.05 GAA, and .874 save percentage in 35 games for Carolina last season. Upon his return, he will compete for starts alongside Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi.
Ottawa Senators have named defenseman Thomas Chabot the 11th captain in franchise history ahead of the 2026-27 season. Chabot, the longest-tenured player with 569 games over nine years, fills the vacancy left by Brady Tkachuk's June trade to Florida. The first-round pick will lead alongside alternates Claude Giroux, Jake Sanderson, and Tim Stutzle. Chabot expressed deep gratitude to the city where he started his family as the Senators prepare for their season opener in Toronto.
Dan Vladar has been cleared to play in Wednesday's Opening Night matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 29-year-old goaltender is coming off a breakout 2025-26 campaign where he posted a 29-14-7 record, a 2.42 GAA, and a .906 save percentage across 52 regular-season outings, followed by a dominant postseason performance against Pittsburgh with a 1.61 GAA and .937 save percentage.
The St. Louis Blues remain heavily interested in Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin, whose trade situation impacts potential deals involving Connor Hellebuyck. Nikishin has changed agents and received permission to speak with teams about a contract, though he reportedly wants a five-year deal with a $9 million AAV and is not interested in signing in Winnipeg. Nikishin posted 11 goals and 33 points in 81 games during his rookie season.
A potential trade sending Connor Hellebuyck to the Carolina Hurricanes reportedly hinges on the St. Louis Blues acquiring Alexander Nikishin. Friedman noted that a deal between the Hurricanes and Jets could have happened already if Nikishin were willing to sign in Winnipeg, leaving the Blues as a key player in the ongoing trade landscape involving Hellebuyck's future destinations.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss the Edmonton Oilers' Opening Night matchup due to a lower-body injury and is expected to be sidelined for approximately two weeks. The 33-year-old forward produced 20 goals, 56 points, and 133 shots over 72 regular-season games in 2025-26. In his absence, Colton Dach and Owen Michaels are slated to step into heightened roles up the center of the ice, while Nugent-Hopkins should remain on waiver wires until further updates are provided.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson could return to practice Wednesday as he recovers from a lower-body injury suffered early in the preseason, per head coach Lindy Ruff. Samuelsson is ahead of schedule from his initial week-to-week timetable and may only miss a handful of games. The 26-year-old blueliner is coming off a 2025-26 campaign featuring 13 goals, 41 points, 109 shots, 132 hits, and 154 blocked shots over 78 regular-season contests.
Ilya Sorokin is set to patrol the road crease in Wednesday's opening night matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs after being the first goalie off the ice during Tuesday's morning skate. The 31-year-old backstop enters the new campaign following a strong 2025-26 season where he posted a 29-24-2 record, a 2.68 GAA, a .906 save percentage, and a league-leading seven shutouts across 55 regular-season outings, making him an elite fantasy option.
Following a standout preseason where he scored three goals in two games, Aydar Suniev was left off the Calgary Flames' opening-night roster and assigned to the AHL's Calgary Wranglers. While his offensive skill is evident, head coach Ryan Huska emphasized the need for Suniev to develop consistency without the puck, win battles, and support teammates defensively. The Flames believe major minutes in the AHL will better prepare him for a permanent NHL impact.
Ethan Edwards put together an impressive preseason camp for the New Jersey Devils, highlighted by a confident transition game and a highlight goal off a nice slot feed. After playing 53 games and potting ten goals for Utica last season, the 24-year-old defenseman has solidified his status as a top call-up option. With Seamus Casey sidelined by injury, a strong start to his Utica campaign should put Edwards in prime position to earn his first meaningful NHL action with the Devils this year.
